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THE  PSALTER f 


BOOK  OF  PSALMS. 

A    REVISION    OF   THB 

METRICAL  \^ERSION 

OF    THE 

BIBLK    PSALMS, 

WITH 

ADDITIONAL  VERSIONS. 

-  .    .  re.%Wtr 

NEW  YORK. 


J.  W.  Pratt  &  Son, 

Printers  and  Stationers, 

88&90GoldSt.,N.  Y. 


PREFACE, 


In  this  revision  of  the  old  Scotch  metrical 
version  of  the  Psalms  the  following  rules 
have  been  applied  : 

I.  To  remove  imperfections  in  the  metre, 
as  far  as  possible,  by  slight  verbal  changes. 

1.  Transposing  words,  or  slightly  modify- 
ing the  expression  to  secure  the  right  accent. 
See  for  example  Psalms  21 :  n  ;  25  :  2,  C.  M. 
and  S.  M.;  102:  18,  L.  M. 

2.  Supplying  a  wanting  syllable,  of  which 
there  is  a  multitude  of  instances.  See  for 
example,  Ps.  22  :  27,  28,  30.  In  a  large  num- 
ber of  cases,  it  was  thought  best  to  leave  the 
ending  ed  as  a  separate  syllable,  marking  the 
e  with  a  grave  accent. 

II.  To  recast  the  entire  stanza,  where  seri- 
ous defect  could  not  otherwise  be  remedied. 

1.  This  has  been  done  in  eliminating  awk- 
ward double  rhymes,  and  other  serious  de- 
fects of  metre.     See  e.  g.  Ps.  1:3;  2:  6;  41:  i. 

2.  In  two  instances,  a  single  stanza  of  the 
old  version  has  been  expanded  into  two 
stanzas,  to  supply  omissions.  See  Ps.  51  : 
II,  12  ;  and  135  :  i,  2. 

3.  In  many  cases  two  stanzas  of  the  old 
version  have  been  condensed  into  one,  or  a 


iV  PREFACE. 

number  of  consecutive  stanzas  have  been  re- 
cast, in  order  to  remove  unnecessary  addi- 
tions. See  e.  g.  Ps.  78  :  67,  68  ;  and  106  : 
28,  29. 

III.  To  secure  greater  accuracy  in  the  use 
of  the  names  of  the  Divine  Being,  and  of 
the  specific  designations  of  the  Law  of  God. 

1.  The  various  terms  found  in  Psalm  119, 
"law,"  "statutes,"  "precepts,"  "command- 
ments," "testimonies,"  etc.,  are  in  both  ver- 
sions used  with  scrupulous  accuracy.  No  little 
difficulty  was  encountered  in  securing  this 
desirable  end,  with  the  hampering  limitations 
of  metrical  feet  and  rhyme. 

2.  The  Divine  Name  has  been  inserted  in 
every  instance  in  which  it  was  omitted — fifty 
in  all. 

3.  The  Divine  Name  has  been  omitted  in 
all  cases  in  which  it  had  been  inserted  when 
not  in  the  original.  All  the  more  careful  at- 
tention has  been  given  to  this  point  as  other 
versions — except  the  New  England  Psalter — 
seem  to  have  disregarded  it  altogether.  Take 
a  single  Psalm  for  illustration  :  In  the  old 
version  of  Psalm  119,  the  name  "God"  is 
introduced  twice,  and  the  name  "Lord" 
nineteen  times. 

4.  The  Divine  Name  is  kept  in  its  proper 
connection.  In  a  few  instances  only  was  this 
change  necessary.      See  Psalm  119:  107,  108. 


5.  The  exact  name  of  the  Divine  Being  is 
indicated  in  every  instance.  As  far  as  possi- 
ble, the  name  "  Jehovah  "  is  retained.  When 
the  introduction  of  the  original  word  would 
weaken  the  line,  it  has  been  translated 
"  Lord,"  and  the  word  is  printed  in  capitals, 
to  indicate  to  the  English  reader  that  it  rep- 
resents the  covenant  name  ;  "  Lord  "  in  small 
letters  represents  uniformly  the  Hebrew 
"  Adonai  "  ;  and  "  God  "  stands  for  the  He- 
brew names  "  El,"  "  Eloai "  and  "  Elohim." 
The  pronouns  that  represent  the  Divine  Be- 
ing are  printed  with  an  initial  capital. 

In  the  preparation  of  this  revision  the 
original  Hebrew  was  used  throughout,  to- 
gether with  the  best  commentaries,  transla- 
tions, and  metrical  versions.  Among  the 
helps  found  specially  valuable  may  be  men- 
tioned the  revision  of  the  New  England  or 
Bay  State  Psalter,  by  President  Henry  Dun- 
star,  of  Harvard  College,  a  New  Rendering 
of  the  Hebrew  Psalms  in  English  Verse,  by 
Abraham  Cole,  M.  D.,  LL.D.,  and  the  revi- 
sions of  the  Scotch  Psalter,  by  the  United 
Presbyterian  Church  of  our  own  country  and 
the  Presbyterian  Church  of  Ireland. 

Whenever  the  rules  adopted  permitted,  the 
rendering  which  seemed  to  be  the  best  among 
these  versions  was  accepted.  The  committee 
would  not  fail  to  express  their  indebtedness 


VI  PREFACE. 

to  the  admirable  work  of  Dr.  John  De  Witt, 
of  the  Theological  Seminary  of  the  American 
Reformed  Church,  New  Brunswick,  N.  J., 
entitled,  "The  Praise  Songs  of  Israel;  a 
New  Rendering  of  the  Book  of  Psalms." 
Constant  and  careful  use  of  this  book  only 
served  to  heighten  the  appreciation  of  its  fine 
Hebrew  scholarship,  and  poetic  spirit.  In- 
valuable aid  was  rendered  by  this  volume  in 
the  difficult  question  of  the  Hebrew  tenses. 

A  part  of  the  work  assigned  to  the  com- 
mittee was  the  preparation  of  some  additional 
metres.  It  was  judged  best  to  add  only  a 
few  new  versions,  and  these  mainly  with  a 
view  to  command  the  best  church  music, 
heretofore  unavailable  in  the  Reformed  Pres- 
byterian Church.  Most  of  the  versions 
adopted  were  taken  from  Dr.  Horatius  Bonar, 
Dr.  Cole's  New  Rendering  of  the  Hebrew 
Psalms  in  English  Verse,  the  Revision  of  the 
Presbyterian  Church  of  Ireland,  and  the  Re- 
vision of  the  United  Presbyterian  Church  of 
our  own  land  ;  all  of  them  were  revised 
again,  so  far  as  it  seemed  necessary  to  the 
committee,  according  to  the  third  rule  men- 
tioned above.  New  versions,  affording  the 
use  of  standard  music  not  available  by  the 
Irish  and  U.  P.  revisions,  were  prepared  by 
the  committee,  of  thirteen  Psalms.  A  new 
long  metre  version  of   Psalm   119  was  also 


PREFACE.  VU 

prepared.  The  expansion  of  each  part  into 
six  common  metre  stanzas  had  led  to  the  in- 
troduction of  much  that  is  not  in  the  He- 
brew. Not  being  willing  to  change  the  num- 
ber of  verses  in  some  of  the  parts,  and  not 
feeling  themselves  warranted  to  recast  every 
part,  yet  deeply  impressed  with  the  import- 
ance of  more  closely  harmonizing  a  metrical 
■version  of  this  most  beautiful  and  instructive 
Psalm,  so  often  employed  in  our  Service  of 
Praise,  with  the  inspired  original,  the  com- 
mittee decided  to  prepare  a  new  version 
throughout,  with  but  four  stanzas  to  each 
part.  In  all  this  work  the  aim  has  been  to 
reaUze,  as  far  as  possible  under  the  rules 
given,  and  the  inherent  difficulties  of  versifi- 
cation, the  idea  of  a  good  version  as  ex- 
pressed in  the  report  adopted  by  Synod  in 
appointing  this  committee:  "A  Version,  to 
be  really  good,  should  contain  nothing  more 
nor  less  than  the  original,  and  should  be  ex- 
pressed in  language  at  once  smooth  and  ele- 
gant." 

At  the  meeting  of  the  Reformed  Presbyte- 
terian  Synod,  in  Belle  Center,  O.,  June,  1889, 
the  following  action  was  taken  :  Resolved, 
That  Synod  authorize  the  use  in  families  and 
.churches  of  this  Revision. 

The  Committee. 


THE   PSALTER; 

OR 

Book  OF  Psalms. 


Psalm  I,     CM. 

THAT  man  hath  perfect  blessedness 
Who  walketh  not  astray 
In  counsel  of  ungodly  men, 
Nor  stands  in  sinners'  way, 

Nor  sitteth  in  the  scorner's  chair  ; 

2  But,  placing  his  delight 
Upon  the  Lord's  law,  meditates 

On  His  law  day  and  night. 

3  He  shall  be  like  a  planted  tree 

The  water-course  beside, 
Which  in  its  season  yields  its  fruit, 
And  green  its  leaves  abide. 

And  all  he  does  shall  prosper  well. 

4  The  wicked  are  not  so  ; 

But  like  they  are  unto  the  chaff. 
Which  wind  drives  to  and  fro. 

5  In  judgment,  therefore,  Shall  not  stand 

Such  as  ungodly  are  ; 
Nor  in  th'  assembly  of  the  just 
Shall  wicked  men  appear. 

6  Because  the  way  of  godly  men 

Is  to  Jehovah  known  ; 
Whereas  the  way  of  wicked  men 
Shall  quite  be  overthrown. 


2  PSALM    II. 

Psalm  II.    CM. 

1     11  THY  rage  the  nations?  and  vain  tilings 
VV    Why  do  the  peoples  mind  ? 

2  The  kings  of  earth  do  set  themselves^ 

And  princes  are  combined 

3  Against  Jehovah  and  His  Christ  ; 

With  one  consent  they  say : 

3  Let  us  asunder  break  Their  bands, 

And  cast  Their  cords  away. 

3  4  He  that  in  heaven  sits  shall  laugh  ; 

The  Lord  shall  scorn  them  all. 
5  Then  shall  He  speak  to  them  in  vi^rath. 
In  rage  He  vex  them  shall. 

4  6  Yet  I  My  King  appointed  have 

Upon  My  holy  hill ; 
On  Zion  Mount  His  throne  is  set, 
Established  by  My  will. 

5  7  The  sure  decree  I  will  declare  ; 

Jehovah  said  to  Me, 
Thou  art  Mine  only  Son  ;  this  day 
I  have  begotten  Thee. 

6  8  Ask  of  Me,  and  for  heritage 

The  nations  I'll  make  Thine  ; 
And,  for  possession,  I  to  Thee 
Will  give  earth's  utmost  line. 

7  9  Thou  shalt,  as  with  a  weighty  rod 

Of  iron,  break  them  all ; 
Them,  as  a  potter's  vessel.  Thou 
Shalt  dash  in  pieces  small. 

8  lo  Now,    therefore,  kings,   be   wise  ;   be 

Ye  judges  of  the  earth  ;         [taught, 
II  In  holy  fear  Jehovah  serve. 
And  tremble  in  your  mirth. 


12  Kiss  ye  the  Son,  lest  in  His  ire 
Ye  perish  in  the  way, 
If  once  His  wrath  begin  to  burn 
Blessed  all  that  on  Him  stay. 

Psalm  II.    7s. 

HY  do  heathen  nations  rage  ? 


W 


Why  vain  things  do  peoples  mind  ? 

2  Kings  of  earth  themselves  engage, 

Rulers  are  in  league  combined. 

They  against  Jehovah  speak. 
And  against  His  Christ  they  say  : 

3  Let  us  join  Their  bands  to  break 

Let  us  cast  Their  cords  away. 

4  He  shall  laugh  who  sits  above, 

Scorn  them  all  Jehovah  shall ; 

5  In  His  anger  them  reprove  ; 

In  displeasure  vex  them  all. 

6  Yet,  according  to  My  will, 

Have  I  set  My  King  to  reign  ; 
Him  on  Zion's  holy  hill, 

Mine  Anointed,  I'll  maintain. 

7  Thus  hath  said  Jehovah  High, 

I  will  publish  the  decree  ; 
Thee  I  own  My  Son,  for  I 
Have  this  day  begotten  Thee. 

8  Ask,  for  heritage  I'll  make 

All  the  heathen  nations  Thine  ; 
Thou  shalt  in  possession  take 
Earth  to  its  remotest  line. 

9  Iron  rod  of  Thine  shall  fall  ; 

Break  them  shall  Thy  sceptre's  sway; 
Dash  them  into  pieces  small. 
Like  the  potter's  brittle  clay. 


4  PSALM    III. 

8  10  Therefore,  kings,  be  wise,  give  ear; 

Hearken,  judges  of  the  earth  ; 
1 1  Serve  Jehovah  vi^ith  due  fear. 

Mingle  trembling  with  your  mirth. 

9  12  Worship  ye,  oh,  kiss  the  Son, 

Lest  ye  perish  in  the  way, 
When  His  wrath  is  but  begun. 
Blessed  are  all  that  on  Him  stay. 


Psalm  III.    C.  M. 

1  EHOVAH,  how  my  foes  increase  ! 
J      Against  me  many  rise. 

2  Of  my  soul  many  say,  For  him 

In  God  no  succor  lies. 

3  Thou,  LORD,  my  shield  and  glory  art, 

Th'  uplifter  of  my  head. 

4  I  cried,  and  from  His  holy  hill 

Jehovah  answer  made. 

5  I  laid  me  down  and  slept ;  I  waked  ; 

The  LORD  supported  me  ; 

6  I  will  not  fear  though  thousands  ten 

Set  round  against  me  be. 

7  Jehovah,  rise  ;  save  me,  my  God  ; 

Thou  hast  struck  all  my  foes 
Upon  the  cheek  ;  the  wicked's  teeth 
Hast  broken  by  Thy  blows. 

8  Salvation  to  Jehovah  doth 

Forever  appertain, 
And  on  Thy  people  evermore 
Thy  blessing  shall  remain. 


Psalm  IV.    CM. 

1  p  IVE  ear  unto  me  when  I  call, 
vJ    God  of  my  righteousness  ; 

Have  mercy,hear  my  prayer;  Thou  hast 
Enlarged  me  in  distress, 

2  2  O  ye  the  sons  of  men,  how  long 

Will  ye  love  vanities  ? 
How  long  my  glory  turn  to  shame, 
And  will  ye  follow  lies  ? 

3  T,  But  know,  Jehovah  for  Himself 

The  godly  man  doth  choose  ; 
Jehovah,  when  on  Him  I  call, 
To  hear  will  not  refuse. 

4  4  Fear,  and  sin  not;  talk  with  your  heart 

On  bed,  and  silent  be. 
5  Bring  offerings  of  righteousness, 
And  in  the  LORD  trust  ye. 

5  6  O  who  will  show  us  any  good  ? 

Is  that  which  many  say  ; 
But  of  Thy  countenance  the  light, 
LORD,  lift  on  us  alway. 

6  7  Upon  my  heart,  bestowed  by  Thee, 

More  gladness  I  have  found 
Than  they,  even  then,  when  corn  and 
Did  most  with  them  abound,    [wine 

7  8  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace. 

And  quiet  sleep  will  take  ; 
Because  Thou  only  me  to  dwell 
In  safety,  LORD,  dost  make. 

^     Psalm  V.    C.  M. 

1      ]  EHOVAH,  to  my  words  give  ear, 
J      My  meditation  weigh. 
2  Hear  my  loud  cry,  my  King,  my  God, 
For  I  to  Thee  will  pray. 


2  3  LORD,    Thou   shalt   early    hear   my 

I  early  will  direct  [voice  ; 

My  prayer  to  Thee  ;  and,  looking  up, 
An  answer  will  expect. 

3  4  For  Thou  art  not  a  God  that  doth 

In  wickedness  delight ; 
No  evil  shall  abide  with  Thee, 

5  Nor  fools  stand  in  Thy  sight; 

4  Thou  all  ill-doers  dost  abhor, 

6  Cutt'st  off  who  utter  lies ; 
Jehovah  loathes  the  bloody  man, 

And  those  who  frauds  devise. 

5  7  But  into  Thy  house  I  will  come 

In  Thine  abundant  grace, 
And  I  will  worship  in  Thy  fear 
Toward  Thy  holy  place. 

6  8  Jehovah,  in  Thy  righteousness 

Lead  me,  for  foes  lay  waii ; 
Thy  way,  wherein  I  am  to  walk. 
Before  my  face  make  straight. 

7  9  For  in  their  mouth  there  is  no  truth  ; 

Their  inward  part  is  ill ; 
Their  throat 's  an  open  sepulchre, 
Their  tongue  doth  flatter  still. 

8  lo  O  God,  condemn  them  ;  let  them  be 

By  their  own  counsel  quel  Jed  ; 
Them,  for  their  many  sins,  cast  out ; 
For  they  'gainst  Thee  rebelled. 

9  II  But  let  all  joy  that  trust  in  Thee, 

And  still  make  shouting  noise  ; 
For  them  Thou  sav'st;  let  all  that  love 
Thy  name  in  Thee  rejoice. 


M 


10  12  Because,  Jehovah,  to  the  just 

Thou  wilt  Thy  blessing  yield  ; 
With  favor  Thou  wilt  compass  him 
About,  as  with  a  shield. 

Psalm  V.    S.  M. 

Y  words,  Jehovah,  hear, 
Regard  my  secret  sigh  ; 

2  My  King,  my  God,  unto  the  voice 
Attend  of  this  my  cry. 

3  Jehovah,  in  the  morn 
To  Thee  my  cry  shall  be  ; 

At  morn  I  order  will  my  prayer  ; 
I  will  look  up  to  Thee. 

4  For  Thou  art  not  a  God 
That  doth  in  sin  delight ; 

Sin  cannot  dwell  with  Thee,  nor  stand 

5  The  foolish  in  Thy  sight ; 

Ill-doers  all  Thou  hat'st ; 

6  Cutt'st  off  who  utter  lies  ; 
Jehovah  loathes  the  bloody  man, 

And  those  who  frauds  devise. 

7  But  to  Thy  house  I  '11  come 
In  Thine  abundant  grace. 

And  I  will  worship  in  Thy  fear, 
Toward  Thy  holy  place. 

8  Jehovah,  lead  me  on 
In  righteousness,  I  pray  ; 

Because  of  those  who  watch  for  me, 
To  me  make  straight  Thy  way. 

9  For  their  mouth  speaks  no  truth, 
Their  inward  part  is  ill ; 

Their  throat  's  an  open  sepulchre, 
Their  tongue  doth  flatter  still. 


8  lo  Judge  them,  O  God,  defeat 

By  plans  which  they  devise  ; 
Them  for  their  many  sins  cast  out, 
For  they  against  Thee  rise. 

9  II  Let  all  who  trust  Thee  joy, 

In  shouts  their  praise  proclaim  ; 
Thou  savest  them,  let  all  rejoice, 
Who  love  Thy  holy  name. 

10  12  Jehovah,  to  the  just 

Thou  wilt  Thy  blessing  yield  ; 
With  favor  Thou  wilt  compass  him 
About  as  with  a  shield. 


J 


Psalm  VI.     C.  M. 

LHOVAH,  in  Thine  anger  great 
Do  Thou  rebuke  me  not ; 

Nor  on  me  lay  Thy  chast'ning  hand, 
In  Thy  displeasure  hot. 

S      2  Because  I  withered  am  away, 
Jehovah,  pity  me  ; 
Jehovah,  heal  Thou  me,  because 
My  bones  vexed  greatly  be. 

S      3  My  soul  is  greatly  vexed,  but,  LORD. 
How  long  stay  wilt  Thou  make  ? 
4  Return,  Jehovah,  free  my  soul ; 
Save  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

4  5  Because  of  Thee  in  death  there  shall, 

No  more  remembrance  be  : 
Of  those  that  in  the  grave  do  lie, 
Who  shall  give  thanks  to  Thee  ? 

5  6  1  with  my  groaning  weary  am. 

All  night,  till  morn  appears. 
Through  grief  I  make  my  bed  to  swim, 
My  couch  to  flow  with  tears. 


PSALM   VI.  9 

6  7  By  reason  of  my  vexing  grief, 

Mine  eye  consumed  is  ; 

It  waxeth  old,  becaus^of  all 

That  are  mine  enemies. 

7  8  But  now  depart  from  me,  all  ye 

That  work  iniquity ; 
Because  Jehovah  heard  my  voice, 
When  I  did  mourn  and  cry. 

H     9  Unto  my  supplication's  voice 
Jehovah  lent  His  ear  ; 
When  I  unto  Jehovah  pray, 
He  graciously  will  hear. 

9     10  Let  all  be  shamed  and  troubled  sore, 
That  en'mies  are  to  me  ; 
Let  them  turn  back,  and  suddenly 
Ashamed  let  them  be. 

Psalm  VI.    L.  M. 

1  T  CRD,  in  Thy  wrath  rebuke  me  not, 
l_y  Nor  in  Thy  hot  rage  chasten  me. 
2  LORD,  pity  me,  for  I  am  weak  ; 

Heal,  LORD,  for  my  bones  vexed  be. 

2  3  My  soul  is  also  sorely  vexed, 

But,  LORD,  how  long  stay  wilt  Thou 
4  Return,  Jehovah,  free  my  soul ;  [make  ? 
O  save  me  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 

3  5  Because  all  those  that  are  deceased. 

Of  Thee  shall  no  remembrance  have  ; 
And  who  is  he  that  will  to  Thee 
Give  praises  lying  in  the  grave  ? 

4  6  1  with  my  groaning  weary  am, 

And  all  the  night,  till  morn  appears, 
Through  grief  I  make  my  bed  to  swim, 
And  water  all  my  couch  with  tears. 


lO  PSALM    VII. 

5  7  Mine  eye,  consumed  with  grief,  grows 

Because  of  all  mine  enemies.      [old, 
8  Hence  ffom  me,  wicked  workers  all ; 
Jehovah  heard  my  weeping  cries. 

6  9  Jehovah  heard  my  cry,  my  prayer 

Jehovah  will  hear  graciously. 
ID  Shamed  and  sore  vexed  be  all  my  foes  ; 
Ashamed  and  turned  back  suddenly. 


Psalm  VII.    C.  M. 

N  Thee,  Jehovah,  O  my  God, 

I  confidence  repose  ; 
Save  and  deliver  me  from  all 

My  persecuting  foes  ; 


2  Lest  that  the  enemy  my  soul 

Should  like  a  lion  tear. 
In  pieces  rending  it,  while  there 
Is  no  deliverer. 

3  Jehovah,  O  my  God,  if  I 

Indeed  committed  this. 
If  it  be  so  that  in  my  hands 
Iniquity  there  is  ; 

4  If  I  rewarded  ill  to  him 

That  was  at  peace  with  me, 
(^'ea,  ev'n  the  man  that  without  cause 
My  foe  was,  I  did  free  ; ) 

5  Then  let  the  foe  pursue  and  take 

My  soul,  and  my  life  thrust 
Down  to  the  earth  and  let  him  lay 
Mine  honor  in  the  dust. 

6  Rise  in  Thy  wrath,  Jehovah,  rise. 

For  my  foes  raging  be  ; 
And  to  the  judgment  which  Thou  hast 
Commanded,  wake  for  me. 


PSALM    vir.  II 

7      7  Of  peoples  the  assembled  host 

Around  Thee  shall  draw  nigh  ; 
And  over  them  do  Thou  return 
Unto  Thy  place  on  high. 

S     3  Jehovah  shall  the  people  judge  ; 
My  Judge,  Jehovah,  be, 
After  my  righteousness  and  mine 
Integrity  in  me. 

9  9  O  let  the  wicked's  mischief  end  ; 

But  'stablish  steadfastly 
The  righteous,  for  the  righteous  God 
The  hearts  and  reins  doth  try. 

10  lo  In  God,  who  saves  th'  upright  in  heart, 

Is  my  defence  and  stay, 
II  A  righteous  Judge  is  God,  and  God 
Is  wrathful  every  day. 

11  12  If  one  do  not  return  again. 

Then  He  His  sword  will  whet ; 
His  bow  He  hath  already  bent, 
And  hath  it  ready  set ; 

12  13  He  also  hath  for  him  prepared 

The  instruments  of  death  ; 
Against  the  persecutors  He 
His  shafts  ordained  hath. 

13  14  Behold,  he  with  iniquity 

Doth  travail,  as  in  birth  ; 
He  also  mischief  hath  conceived, 
And  falsehood  hath  brought  forth. 

14  15  He  made  a  pit  and  digged  it  deep, 

Another  there  to  take  ; 
But  he  is  fallen  into  the  ditch 
Which  he  himself  did  make. 


12  PSALM   VIII. 

15  16  On  his  own  head  shall  be  returned 

The  mischief  he  hath  wrought ; 
The  violence  that  he  hath  done 
Shall  on  himself  be  brought. 

16  17  According  to  His  righteousness 

Jehovah  praise  will  I, 
And  will  to  His  name  sing,  who  is 
Jehovah  the  Most  High, 

Psalm  VIII.    C.  M. 

LORD,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  earth, 
How  excellent  Thy  name  ! 
Who  hast  Thy  glory  far  advanced 
Above  the  starry  frame. 


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3     2  From  infants'  and  from  sucKlings' 

Thou  didest  strength  ordain  [mouths 
In  answer  to  Thy  foes,  hater 
And  vengeful  to  restrain. 

3     3  When  I  look  up  unto  the  heavens, 

Which  Thine  own  fingers  framed, 
Unto  the  moon  and  to  the  stars, 
Which  were  by  Thee  ordained  ; 

■4      4  Then  say  I,  What  is  man,  that  he 
Remembered  is  by  Thee  ? 
Or  what  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou 
So  kind  to  him  shouldst  be  ? 

5  5  For  Thou  a  little  lower  hast 

Him  than  the  angels  made. 
With  glory  and  with  dignity 
Thou  crowned  hast  his  head, 

6  6  Of  Thy  hands'  work  Thou  mad'st  him 

All  under  's  feet  didst  lay  ;        [lord, 
7  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  beasts 
That  in  the  field  do  stray. 


PSALM   VIII.  13 

7     8  Fowls  of  the  air,  fish  of  the  sea, 
All  that  pass  through  the  same. 
9  O  LORD,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  earth, 
How  excellent  Thy  name  ! 

Psalm  VIII.    8,  6,  8,  4 

1  r\  LORD,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  earth, 
\J  How  excellent  Thy  name  ! 

Who  hast  Thy  glory  set  above 
The  starry  frame. 

2  2  From    infants'  and    from    sucklings' 

Is  strength  by  Thee  ordained,  [mouths 
That  so  th'  avenger  may  be  quelled, 
The  foe  restrained. 

3  3  When  I  behold  Thy  spacious  heavens. 

The  work  of  Thine  own  hand. 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  set 
By  Thy  command  ; 

4  4  O  what  is  man,  that  Thou  shouldst  him 

In  kind  remembrance  bear  ? 
Or  what  the  son  of  man,  that  Thou 
For  him  shouldst  care  ? 

5  5  For  Thou  a  little  lower  hast 

Him  than  the  angels  made  ; 
With  honor  and  with  glory  Thou 
Hast  crowned  his  head. 

6  6  Lord  of  Thy    works    Thou    hast  him 

All  unto  him  must  yield  ;  [made  \ 

7  All  sheep  and  oxen,  yea,  and  beasts 
Which  roam  the  field. 

7  8  Fowls  of  the  air,  fish  of  the  sea, 

All  that  pass  through  the  same. 
9  O  LORD,  our  Lord,  in  all  the  earth, 
How  great  Thy  name. 


14  PSALM   IX, 

Psalm  IX.    CM. 

1  I    ORD,  Thee  I '11  praise  with  all  my  heart, 
l^  Thy  wonders  all  proclaim, 

?.  O  Thou  Most  High,  in  Thee  I  '11  joy, 
Exult,  and  praise  Thy  name. 

2  3  When  back  my  foes  were  turned,  they 

And  perished  at  Thy  sight  ;  [fell, 

4  For  Thou   maintainedst   my  right   and 

On  throne  satst  judging  right,     [cause  ; 

3  5  The  nations  great  Thou  hast  rebuked. 

The  wicked  overthrown  ; 
Thou  hast  put   out  their  names,  that 
May  never  more  be  known,  [they 

4  6  The  desolations  are  complete. 

That  fell  the  foe  upon  ; 
Their  cities  Thou  hast  overthrown, 
Their  memory  is  gone. 

5  7  Jehovah  shall  forever  reign. 

For  judgment  sets  His  throne  ; 
8  In  righteousness  to  judge  the  world, 
Justice  to  give  each  one. 

6  9  Jehovah  will  a  refuge  be 

For  those  that  are  oppressed  ; 
A  refuge  will  He  be,  in  times 
Of  trouble,  to  distressed. 

7  lo  And  they  that  know  Thy  name,  in  Thee 

Their  confidence  will  place  ; 
For  Thou  hast  not  forsaken  them 
That  truly  seek  Thy  face. 

8  II  The  praises  of  Jehovah  sing. 

That  dwells  on  Zion  hill ; 
Among  the  nations  everywhere 
His  deeds  record  ye  still. 


9  12  When   He    doth    search   out  bloody 
He  then  remembers  them;     [crimes, 
The  humble  folk  He  not  forgets 
That  call  upon  His  name. 

10  13  Jehovah,  pity  me  ;  the  grief 

Which  I  from  foes  sustain, 
Behold,  ev'n  Thou  who  from  death's 
Dost  raise  me  up  again  ;  [gates 

11  14  That  I,  in  Zion's  daughters'  gates, 

May  all  Thy  praise  advance  ; 
And  that  I  always  may  rejoice 
In  Thy  deliverance. 

12  15  The  nations  are  sunk  in  the  pit. 

Which  they  themselves  prepared; 
And  in  the  net  which  they  have  hid, 
Their  own  feet  fast  are  snared. 

13  16  Jehovah  is  by  judgment  known. 

Which  He  Himself  hath  wrought ; 
The  sinners'  hands  do  make  the  snares 
Wherewith  themselves  are  caught. 

14  17  The  wicked  shall  be  backward  turned, 

Into  death's  dark  abode  ; 
And  all  the  nations  that  forget 
The  great  and  mighty  God. 

15  18  For  they  that  needy  are  shall  not 

Forgotten  be  alway  ; 
The  expectation  of  the  poor 
Shall  not  be  lost  for  aye. 

16  19  Arise,  LORD,  let  not  man  prevail ; 

Judge  nations  in  Thy  sight. 
20  That  they  may  know  themselves  but 
The  nations,  LORD,  affright,  [men, 


l6  PSALM   X. 

Psalm  X.    C.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH,  wherefore  standest  Thou 
J     Away  from  us  so  far  ? 

And  wherefore  hidest  Thou  Thyself, 
When  times  so  troublous  are  ? 

2  2  The  wicked,  in  his  loftiness, 

Doth  persecute  the  poor  ; 
In  these  devices  they  have  framed, 
Let  them  be  taken  sure. 

3  3  The  wicked  of  his  heart's  desire 

Doth  talk  with  boasting  great ; 
The  covetous  renounceth,  yea 
He  doth  Jehovah  hate. 

4  4  The  wicked,  in  his  lofty  pride, 

Doth  say  :  He  '11  not  requite  ; 
For  in  the  counsels  of  his  heart 
There  is  no  God  of  might. 

5  5  His  ways  at  all  times  grievous  are  ; 

Thy  judgments  from  his  sight 
Are  far  removed  ;  at  all  his  foes 
He  puffeth  with  despite. 

6  6  Within  his  heart  he  thus  hath  said  : 

I  moved  shall  never  be  ; 
And  no  adversity  at  all 
Shall  ever  come  to  me. 

7  7  His  mouth  with  cursing,  fraud,  deceit, 

Is  filled  abundantly  ; 
And    mischief  underneath  his  tongue 
There  is,  and  vanity. 

8  8  He  closely  sits  in  villages  ; 

He  slays  the  innocent ; 
Against  the  poor  that  pass  him  by 
His  cruel  eyes  are  bent. 


PSALM   X.  17 

9  9  He.  lion-like,  lurks  in  his  den  ; 

He  waits  the  poor  to  take  ; 
And  when  he  draws  him  in  his  net, 
His  prey  he  doth  him  make. 

10  10  Himself  he  humbleth  very  low, 

He  croucheth  down  withal, 
That  so  a  multitude  of  poor 
May  by  his  strong  ones  fall. 

11  II  He  thus  hath  said  within  his  heart : 

God  hath  it  quite  forgot ; 
He  hides  His  countenance,  and  He 
Forever  sees  it  not. 

12  12  O  Thou  Jehovah,  rise  ;  lift  up, 

O  God,  Thy  hand  on  high  ; 
Put  not  the  meek  afflicted  ones 
Out  of  Thy  memory. 

13  13  Why  is  it  that  the  wicked  man 

Thus  doth  our  God  despise  ? 
That  Thou  wilt  ever  it  require, 
He  in  his  heart  denies. 

14  14  Thou  hast  it  seen  ;  mischief  and  spite 

Thou  seest  to  repay ; 
The  poor  commits  himself  to  Thee  ; 
Thou  art  the  orphan's  stay. 

15  15  The  arm  break  of  the  wicked  man, 

And  of  the  evil  one  ; 
Do  Thou  seek  out  his  wickedness 
Until  Thou  findest  none. 

16  16  Jehovah  's  King  through  ages  all, 

Even  to  eternity ; 
The  heathen  nations  from  His  land 
Are  perished  utterly. 


l8  PSALM   XI, 

17  17  The  humble  ones'  sincere  desire, 

Jehovah,  Thou  didst  hear  ; 
Thou  wilt  prepare  their  heart, and  Thou 
To  hear  wilt  bend  Thine  ear  ; 

18  18  To  judge  the  fatherless  and  those 

That  are  oppressed  so  sore, 
That  man,  that  is  but  sprung  of  earthy 
May  them  oppress  no  moreo 


Psalm  XI.    C.  M. 

IN  Jehovah  put  my  trust ; 
How  is  it,  then,  that  ye 
Say  to  my  soul,  Swift  as  a  bird 
Unto  your  mountain  flee  ? 


2  For,  lo,  the  wicked  bend  their  bow, 

Their  shafts  on  strings  they  fit. 
That  those  who  upright  are  in  heart 
They  privily  may  hit. 

3  If  the  foundations  be  destroyed. 

What  hath  the  righteous  done  > 

4  Jehovah  in  His  temple  is. 

In  heaven,  Jehovah's  throne. 

He  sees  ;  His  eyelids  try  men's  sons. 

5  The  just  Jehovah  proves  ;  • 

But  His  soul  hates  the  wicked  man. 
And  him  that  vi'lence  loves. 

6  Snares,    fire   and   brimstone,    furious 

On  sinners  He  shall  rain  ;      [storms 
This,  as  the  portion  of  their  cup, 
Doth  unto  them  pertain. 

7  For  just  Jehovah  is,  and  doth 

In  righteousness  delight  ; 
They  shall  His  countenance  behold. 
Who  are  in  heart  upright. 


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PSALM  XII.  19 

Psalm  XII.    C.  M. 

EHOVAH,  give  salvation  ;   for 

The  godly  fades  away  ; 
And  from  among  the  sons  of  men 

The  faithful  do  decav. 


2  Unto  his  neighbor  every  one 

Doth  utter  vanity  ; 
They  with  a  double  heart  do  speak, 
And  lips  of  flattery. 

3  Jehovah  shall  false  lips  cut  off, 

Tongue  that  speaks  proudly  thus  : 

4  We  '11  with  our  tongues  prevail,  our  lips 

Are  ours  ;    who  's  lord  o'er  us  ? 

5  For  poor  oppressed,  and  for  the  sighs 

Of  needy,  rise  will  I, 
Jehovah  saith,  and  will  him  save 
From  such  as  him  defy. 

6  Jehovah's  words  are  words  most  pure, 

They  are  like  silver  tried 
In  earthen  furnace,  seven  times 
That  hath  been  purified. 

7  Jehovah,  Thou  shalt  save  and  keep 

Thiem  ever  from  this  race. 

8  On  each  side  walk  the  wicked,  when 

Vile  men  are  high  in  place. 

Psalm  XII.    C.  P.  M. 

T  EHOVAH,  help  ;   the  godly  cease  ; 
J     Among  the  sons  of  men  decrease 

Those  who  uprightly  live,  [speak, 
2  With   flatt'ring   lips   they    falsehood ' 
And  with  a  double  heart  they  seek 
Their  neighbors  to  deceive. 


PSALM  Mil. 

3  Jehovah  shall  false  lips  destroy, 
And  tongues  that  boastful  words 

That  say  with  one  accord  :  [employ  ; 

4  Our  tongues  shall  in  our  cause  be 
Our  lips  to  us  alone  belong  ;     [strong, 

Who  over  us  is  lord  ? 

5  For  those  that  are  oppressed  indeed, 
For  all  the  poor  that  sigh  in  need, 

Lo,  now  will  I  arise  ; 
Thus  saith  Jehovah  in  His  grace  : 
And  them  I  will  in  safety  place 

From  such  as  them  despise. 

6  Pure  the  LORD'S  words,  as  silver  tried 
In  furnace  seven  times  purified  ; 

7  O  LORD,  Thou  from  this  race 
Wilt  safety  for  Thy  saints  provide. 

8  The  wicked  walk  on  every  side. 

When  vileness  has  high  place. 


11 


Psalm  XIII.    CM. 

)W  long,  Jehovah,  me  forget  ? 
Shall  it  for  ever  be  ? 
O  how  long  shall  it  be  that  Thou 
Wilt  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  long  take  counsel  in  my  soul 

Still  sad  in  heart  shall  I  ? 
How  long  exalted  over  me 
Shall  be  mine  enemy  > 

3  Jehovah,  O  my  God,  regard, 

And  answer  to  me  make  ; 
Mine  eyes  enlighten,  lest  the  sleep 
Of  death  me  overtake. 

4  Lest  that  mine  enemy  should  say, 

Against  him  I  prevail ; 
And  those  that  trouble  me  rejoice 
When  I  am  moved  and  fail. 


PSALM  Xlli. 

5  5  But  I  have  all  my  confidence 

Upon  Thy  mercy  set ; 
My  heart  within  me  shall  rejoice 
In  Thy  salvation  great. 

6  6  Unto  Jehovah  then  will  I 

Sing  praises  cheerfully, 
Because  He  hath  His  bounty  shown 
To  me  abundantly. 

Psalm  XIII.     7s  &  6s. 

1  MOW  long,  O  LORD  ?   Forget  me 
n     Wilt  Thou  for  evermore  ? 

For  ever  wilt  Thou  let  me 
Thy  hidden  face  deplore  ? 

2  2  How  long,  my  soul,  take  counsel 

Thus  sad  in  heart  all  day  ? 

How  long  shall  foes  exulting 

Subject  me  to  their  sway  ? 

3  3  O  LORD,  my  God,  consider 

And  hear  my  earnest  cries  ; 

Lest  I  in  death  should  slumber, 

Enlighten  Thou  mine  eyes. 

4  4  Lest  foe  be  heard  exclaiming, 

Against  him  I  prevailed  ; 
And  they  that  vex  my  spirit 
Rejoice  when  I  have  failed. 

5  5  But  on  Thy  tender  mercy 

I  ever  have  relied  ; 
With  joy  in  Thy  salvation 
My  heart  shall  still  confide. 

6  6  And  ril  with  voice  of  singmg 

Jehovah  praise  alone ; 
Because  to  me  His  favor 
He  hath  so  largely  shown. 


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PS^LM  XIV. 

Psalm  XIV.      C.  M. 

HAT  there  is  not  a  God,  the  fool 
Doth  in  his  heart  conclude  ; 
They  are  corrupt,  their  works  are  vile. 
Not  one  of  them  do'th  good 

2  2  Jehovah  on  the  sons  of  men 

From  heaven  did  look  abroad, 
To  see  if  any  understood, 
And  did  seek  after  God, 

3  3  They  altogether  filthy  are  ; 

They  all  aside  are  gone  ; 
And  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
Yea,  sure  there  is  not  one, 

4  4  These  workers  of  iniquity, 

Do  they  not  know  at  all, 
That  they  my  people  eat  as  breadj 
Nor  on  Jehovah  call  ? 

5  5  There  feared  they  much ;  for  God  is  with 

The  whole  race  of  the  just. 
6  You  shame  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 
Because  the  LORD  's  his  trust. 

6  7  Let  Isr'el's  help  from  Zion  come  I 

When  back  the  LORD  shall  bring 
His  captives,  Jacob  shall  rejoice, 
And  Israel  shall  sing. 

Psalm  XIV.     S.  M. 

I      npHE  fool  in  heart  hath  said  : 

1      There  's  no  such  thing  as  God  I 
They  are  corrupt,  none  doeth  good> 
Their  vile  deeds  are  abroad. 

3  2  From  heaven  Jehovah  looked, 
To  see  men's  sons  and  try 
If  any  understanding  had. 
Or  sought  his  God  on  high. 


PSALM  XV.  23 

3  Together  all  are  vile  ; 

All  are  apostate  gone  ; 
Among  them  none  is  doing  good, 
There  is  not  even  one. 

4  Who  work  iniquity, 

Do  they  not  know  at  all 
That  they  my  people  eat  as  bread, 
Nor  on  Jehovah  call  ? 

5  There  fear  them  seized,  because 

God  is  with  people  just. 

6  Ye  shame  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 

Who  in  Jehovah  trust. 

7  Let  help  from  Zion  come  ! 

Back  captive  Isr'el  bring, 
Jehovah  !  Jacob  then  shall  shout, 
And  Israel  shall  sing. 


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Psalm  XV.     C.  M. 

ITHIN  Thy  tabernacle,  LORD, 
Who  shall  abide  with  Thee  > 
And  in  Thy  high  and  holy  hill 
Who  shall  a  dweller  be  ? 


2  The  man  that  walketh  uprightly, 

And  worketh  righteousness ; 
And  as  he  thinketh  in  his  heart, 
So  doth  he  truth  express, 

3  Who  doth  not  slander  with  his  tongue. 

Nor  to  his  friend  do'th  hurt ; 
Nor  yet  against  his  neighbor  doth 
Take  up  an  ill  report. 

4  In  whose  eyes  vile  men  are  despised ; 

But  who  Jehovah  fear, 
Ke  honoreth,    and  changeth  not, 
Though  10  iiis  hurt  he  swear. 


24  PSALM  XV. 

5     5  His  coin  puts  not  to  usury, 
Nor  take  reward  will  he 
Against  the  guiltless.    Who  do'th  thus 
Shall  never  moved  be. 


W 


Psalm  XV.    7S&6S. 

ITHIN  Thv  tent,  Jehovah, 
Who  shall  with  Thee  abide  > 
And  on  Thy  hill  so  holy, 
Who  ever  can  reside  ? 


3  The  man  whose  walk  is  upright, 
Whose  works  all  righteous  are  ; 
And  as  in  heart  he  thinketh, 
So  doth  he  truth  declare. 

3  His  tongue  speaks  not  in  slander, 

Nor  harms  a  friend's  good  name, 
No  tale  of  scandal  spreadeth 
His  neighbor  to  defame. 

4  His  eyes  frown  on  the  sinner  ; 

But  who  Jehovah  fear, 
He  honors  ;   never  changeth, 
Though  to  his  hurt  he  swear. 

5  He  gains  not  by  extortion, 

Nor  take  a  bribe  will  he, 
'Gainst  guiltless  ones.     Thus  doing 
He  moved  shall  never  be. 


K 


Psalm  XVI.    C.  M. 

EEP  me,  O  God  ;  I  trust  in  Thee, 
2  Jehovah,  I  confess  : 
Thou  art  my  Lord  ;  apart  from  Thee. 
No  good  do  I  possess. 


•'SALM    XVI.  25 

2  3  To  saints  on  earth,  the  excellent 

Where  my  delight 's  all  placed  : 
4  Their  sorrows  shall  be  multiplied 
To  idol  gods  that  haste. 

3  Of  their  drink-offerings  of  blood 

I  will  no  off 'ring  make  ; 
Yea.  neither  I  their  very  names 
Up  in  my  lips  will  take. 

4  5  Of  mine  inheritance  and  cup 

The  LORD  's  the  portion  sure  : 
The  lot  that  fallen  is  to  me 
Thou  dost  maintain  secure, 

5  6  Unto  me  happily  the  lines 

In  pleasant  places  fell ; 
Yea,  the  inheritance  I  have, 
In  beauty  doth  excel. 

6  7  I  bless  Jehovah,  Him  who  doth 

By  counsel  me  conduct ; 
And  in  the  seasons  of  the  night 
My  reins  do  me  instruct. 

7  8  1  always  have  Jehovah  set 

Before  my  face  ;  for  He 
Doth  ever  stand  at  my  right  hand  ; 
I  shall  not  moved  be. 

8  9  Because  of  this  my  heart  is  glad, 

And  joy  shall  be  expressed 
Even  by  my  glory  ;  and  my  flesh 
In  confidence  shall  rest. 

O    lo  Because  my  soul  in  grave  to  dwell 
Shall  not  be  left  by  Thee  ; 
Nor  wilt  Thou  give  Thy  Holy  One 
Corruption  there  to  see. 


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26  PSALM   XVII. 

10  II  Thou  wilt  me  show  the  path  of  life ; 
Of  joys  there  is  full  store 
Before  Thy  face  ;  at  Thy  right  hand 
Are  pleasures  evermore. 

Psalm  XVII.    CM. 

EAR,  LORD,  the  right,    attend  my 
Unto  my  prayer  give  heed,         [cry, 
That  doth  not  in  hypocrisy 
From  feigned  lips  proceed. 

2  2  And  from  before  Thy  presence  forth 

My  judgment  do  Thou  send  ; 
And  unto  things  that  equal  are 
O  let  Thine  eyes  attend. 

3  3  My  heart  Thou  provest,  and  by  night 

Dost  visit  me  and  try, 
But  findest  naught;  because  my  mouth 
Shall  not  sin,  purposed  I. 

4  4  As  for  men's  works,  I  by  the  word, 

That  from  Thy  lips  doth  flow, 
Have  kept  myself  out  of  the  paths 
Wherein  destroyers  go. 

5  5   Hold  up  my  goings  and  me  guide 

In  those  Thy  paths  divine  ; 
So  that  my  footsteps  may  not  slide 
Out  of  those  ways  of  Thine. 

G     6  1  called  upon  Thee  have,  O  God, 
Because  Thou  wilt  me  hear  ; 
That   Thou     mayst    hearken    to    my 
To  me  incline  Thine  ear.      [speech, 

7      7  Thy  wondrous  loving-kindness  show. 
Thou  that  by  Thy  right  hand 
Sav'st  them  that  trust  in  Thee,  from 
That  up  against  them  stand,    [those 


PSALM   XVIII.  27 

S     8  As  apple  of  the  eye  me  keep. 

In  Thy  wings'  shade  me  hide 
9  From  wasting  deadly  foes,  who  me 
Beset  on  every  side. 

O    10  In  their  own  pride  they  are  inclosed, 
Their  mouth  speaks  loftily. 
II  Our  steps  they  compass,  and  to  earth 
Down  bowing  set  their  eye. 

10  12  He  like  unto  a  lion  is, 

That 's  greedy  of  his  prey, 
Or  lion  young,  which,  lurking,  doth 
In  secret  places  stay. 

11  13  Arise,  Jehovah,  disappoint, 

Cast  down  mine  enemy  ; 
And  from  the  wicked  one,  Thy  sword, 
Do  Thou  deliver  me. 

12  14  From  men.  Thy  hand,  Jehovah — men 

That  love  the  world,  me  save, 
Who  only  in  this  present  life 
Their  part  and  portion  have  ; 

1 3  Whom  with  Thy  treasures  Thou  dost 

They  many  sons  receive,  [fill ; 

And  of  their  great  abundance  they 
Unto  their  children  leave. 

1-4  15  But  as  for  me,  I  Thine  own  face 
In  righteousness  will  see  ; 
And  with  Thy  likeness,  when  I  wake, 
I  satisfied  shall  be. 

Psalm  XVIII.    CM. 

EHOVAH,Thee,my  strength,  I  '11  love; 
2  iMy  fortress  is  the  LORD  ; 
My  rock,  and  He  that  doth  to  me 
Deliverance  afford  ; 


M 


25  PSALM   XVIII. 

3     My  God,  my  strength,  whom  I  will  trust, 
A  buckler  unto  me  ; 
Of  my  salvation  the  strong  horn, 
And  my  high  tower  is  He. 

3  3  Unto  Jehovah,  who  of  praise 

Is  worthy,  I  will  cry  ; 
And  then  shall  I  preserved  be 
Safe  from  mine  enemy. 

4  4  The  cords  of  death  encompassed  me, 

Sin's  floods  made  me  afraid  ;  [drawn, 
5  Bands  of  the   grave   were   round   me 
Death's  snares  were  on  me  laid. 

o     6  In  grief  I  on  Jehovah  called, 
Cry  to  my  God  did  I  ; 
He  from  His  temple  heard  my  voice, 
To  His  ears  came  my  cry. 

6  7  Earth,  as  affrighted,  then  did  shake, 

Trembling  upon  it  seized  ; 
The  hills'  foundations  then  were  moved 
Because  He  was  displeased. 

7  8  Up  from  His  nostrils  came  a  smoke. 

And  from  His  mouth  there  came 
Devouring  fire,  and  coals  by  it 
Were  turned  to  burning  flame, 

8  9  He  also  bowed  down  the  heavens. 

And  thence  He  did  descend  ; 
And  thickest  clouds  of  darkness  did 
Under  His  feet  attend. 

9  lo  And  He  upon  a  cherub  rode, 

And  thereon  He  did  fly  ; 
Yea,  on  the  swift  wings  of  the  wind 
His  flight  was  from  on  high. 


PSALM   XVIII.  29 

10  II  He  darkness  made  His  secret  place  ; 

About  Him,  for  His  tent, 
Dark  waters  were,  and  thickest  clouds 
Of  airy  firmament. 

1 1  12  And  at  the  brightness  of  that  light 

Which  was  before  His  eye, 
His  thick   clouds   passed   away,    hail 
And  coals  of  fire  did  fly.  [stones 

12  13  Jehovah  also  in  the  heavens 

Did  thunder  in  His  ire  ; 
And  there  the  Highest  gave  His  voice  ; 
Hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

13  14  Yea,  He  His  arrows  sent  abroad, 

And  them  He  scattered  ; 
His  lightnings  also  He  shot  out, 
And  them  discomfited. 

14  15  The  waters'  channels  then  were  seen, 

The  world's  foundations  vast 
At  Thy  rebuke  discovered  were. 
And  at  Thy  nostrils'  blast. 

15  16  And  from  above  He  did  send  down 

And  take  me  from  below  ; 
From  many  waters  He  me  drew. 
Which  would  me  overflow. 

16  17  From  my  strong  foe  He  rescued  me, 

And  such  as  did  me  hate  ; 
Because  He  saw  that  they  for  me 
Too  strong  were,  and  too  great. 

1  7  18  They  came  upon  me  in  the  day 
Of  my  calamity  ; 
But  even  then  Jehovah  was 
Himself  a  stay  to  me. 


30  PSALM   XVIII. 

18  19  He  to  a  place  where  liberty 

And  room  was  hath  me  brought ; 
Because  He  took  delight  in  me, 
He  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

19  20  According  to  my  righteousness 

The  LORD  did  recompense  ; 
He  me  repaid  according  to 
My  hands'  pure  innocence. 

20  21  Jehovah's  ways  I  kept,  nor  from 

My  God  turned  wickedly. 

22  His  judgments  were  before  me,  I 

His  laws  put  not  from  me. 

21  23  Sincere  before  Him  was  my  heart, 

With  Him  upright  was  I  ; 
And  watchfully  I  kept  myself 
From  mine  iniquity. 

22  24  According  to  my  righteousness 

Jehovah  did  requite, 
After  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
Appearing  in  His  sight. 

23  25  Thou  to  the  gracious  showest  grace. 

To  just  men  just  Thou  art  ; 
26  Pure  to  the  pure,  but  froward  still 
To  men  of  froward  heart. 

24  27  For  Thou  wilt  the  afflicted  save. 

In  grief  that  low  do  lie  ; 
But  wilt  bring  down  the  countenance 
Of  them  whose  looks  are  high. 

25  28  For  Thou  will  light  my  candle  so 

That  it  shall  shine  full  bright ; 
My  God  Jehovah  also  will 
My  darkness  turn  to  light. 


PSALM  XVIII.  31 

26  29  By  Thee  through  troops  of  men  I  break, 

And  them  discomfit  all ; 
And  by  my  God  assisting  me 
I  overleap  a  wall. 

27  30  Yea,  God  is  perfect  in  His  way  ; 

Jehovah's  word  is  tried  ; 

He  is  a  buckler  to  all  those 

Who  do  in  Him  confide. 

28  31  Who  but  the  LORD  is  God  ?  save  God 

Who  is  a  rock  and  stay  ? 
32  'Tis  God  that  girdeth  me  with  strength 
And  perfect  makes  my  way. 

29  33  He  made  my  feet  swift  as  the  hind's  ; 

On  my  heights  made  me  stand. 
34  My  hands  He  taught  to  war,  mine  arms 
A  bow  of  brass  did  bend. 

30  35  The  shield  of  Thy  salvation  Thou 

Upon  me  didst  bestow  ; 
Thy  right  hand  held  me  up,  and  great 
Thy  kindness  made  me  grow. 

31  36  And  in  my  way  my  steps  Thou  hast 

Established  under  n)e, 
That  I  go  safely,  and  my  feet 
Are  kept  from  sliding  free. 

32  37  Mine  enemies  I  did  pursue, 

And  did  them  overtake, 
Nor  did  I  turn  again  till  I 
An  end  of  them  did  make. 

33  30  I  wounded  them,  they  could  not  rise. 

They  at  my  feet  did  fall.  [war  ; 

39  Thou  me  didst  gird  with  strength  for 
My  foes  Thou  broughtst  down  all. 


32  PSALM  XVIII. 

34  40  And  Thou  hast  given  me  the  necks 

Of  all  mine  enemies  ; 
That  I  might  utterly  destroy 
Those  who  against  me  rise. 

35  41  They  cried  for  help,  but  there  was  none 

Who  would  or  could  them  save  ; 
Yea,  they  unto  Jehovah  cried, 
But  He  no  answer  gave. 

36.42  Then  did  I  beat  them  small  as  dust 
Before  the  wind  that  flies  ; 
And  I  did  cast  them  out  like  dirt 
Upon  the  street  that  lies. 

37  43  Thou  mad'st  me  free  from  people's 

And  nations'  head  to  be  ;         [strife, 
A  people  whom  I  have  not  known 
Shall  service  do  to  me. 

38  44  At  hearing  they  shall  me  obey  ; 

To  me  they  shall  submit  ; 
45  Strangers  for  fear  shall  fade  away, 
Who  in  close  places  sit. 

39  46  Jehovah  lives,  blessed  be  my  Rock  ; 

My  Saviour-God,  praised  be  ; 
47  God  doth  avenge  me,  and  subdues 
The  people  under  me. 

40  48  He  saves  me  from  mine  enemies  ; 

Yea,  Thou  hast  lifted  me 
Above  my  foes,  and  from  the  man 
Of  vi'lence  set  me  free. 

41  49  Therefore  to  Thee  will  I  give  thanks 

The  nations  all  among. 
And  to  Thy  name,  Jehovah,  sing 
Loud  praises  in  a  song. 


PSALM  XIX.  33 

42  50  He  great  deliv'rance  gives  His  king  ; 
He  mercy  doth  extend 
To  David,  His  anointed  one, 
And  his  seed  without  end. 

Psalm  XIX.     C.  M. 

1  'T*HE  heavens  God's  glory  do  declare  ; 

I      The  skies  His  hand-works  preach. 
2  Day  utters  speech  to  day,  and  night 
To  night  doth  knowledge  teach. 

2  3  There  is  no  speech,  nor  tongue  to 

Their  voice  doth  not  extend,   [which 

4  Their  line  is  gone  through  all  the  earth, 

Their  words  to  the  world's  end. 

3  In  them  He  set  the  sun  a  tent, 

5  Who,  bridegroom-like,  forth  goes 
From  's  chamber,  as  a  strong  man  doth 

To  run  his  race  rejoice. 

4  6  From  heaven's  end  he  goeth  forth, 

Circling  to  th'  end  again  ; 
And  there  is  nothing  from  his  heat 
That  hidden  doth  remain. 

5  7  The  LORD'S  law  perfect  is,  and  turns 

The  soul  in  sin  that  lies. 
Jehovah's  testimony  's  sure, 
It  makes  the  simple  wise. 

6  8  Jehovah's  precepts  righteous  are  ; 

They  do  rejoice  the  heart ; 
Jehovah's  own  commands  are  pure; 
-  They  Hght  to  eyes  impart. 

7  9  Unspotted  is  Jehovah's  fear, 

It  ever  doth  endure  ; 
Jehovah's  judgments  all  are  truth. 
And  righteousness  most  pure. 


34 


PSALM   XX. 


8  lo  They  more  than  gold,  yea,  much  fine 

To  be  desired  are  ;  [Rold, 

Than  honey,  honey  from  the  comb 
That  droppeth,  sweeter  far. 

9  II  Moreover,  they  Thy  servant  warn 

How  he  his  life  should  frame  ; 
A  great  reward  provided  is 
For  them  that  keep  the  same. 

10  12  Who  can  his  errors  understand  ? 

From  secret  faults  me  cleanse  ; 
13  Thy  servant  also  keep  Thou  back 
From  all  presumptuous  sins  ; 

1 1  And  do  not  suffer  them  to  have 

Dominion  over  me  ; 
I  shall  be  righteous  then,  and  from 
The  great  transgression  free. 

12  14  The  words  which  from  my  mouth  pro- 

ceed, 
The  thoughts  sent  from  my  heart, 
Accept,  Jehovah,  who  my  Rock 
And  my  Redeemer  art. 

Psalm  XX.     C.  M. 

1  T  EHO VAH  hear  thee  in  the  day 
J      When  trouble  He  doth  send  ; 

And  let  the  name  of  Jacob's  God 
Thee  from  all  ill  defend. 

2  2  O  let  Him  send  His  help  to  thee. 

Out  from  His  holy  place  ; 
Let  Him  from  Zion,  His  own  hill, 
Sustain  thee  by  His  grace. 

3  3  Let  Him  remember  all  thy  gifts, 

Accept  thy  sacrifice  ; 


PSALM    XXI.  35 

4  Grant  thee  thy  heart's  wish,  and  fulfil 
Thy  thoughts  and  counsel  wise. 

-4      5  In  thy  salvation  we  will  joy  ; 
In  our  God's  name  we  will 
Display  our  banner  ;   all  thy  prayers 
Jehovah  doth  fulfil. 

5  6  1  know  Jehovah  saves  His  Christ ; 

He  from  His  holy  heaven 
Will  hear  Him,  with  the  saving  strength 
By  His  own  right  hand  given. 

6  7  In  chariots  some  put  confidence, 

Some  horses  trust  upon  ; 
But  we  will  trust  Jehovah  s  Name, 
Who  is  our  God  alone. 

7  8  We  rise,  and  upright  stand,  when  they 

Are  bowed  down  and  fall. 

9  Jehovah,  save  ;   and  let  the  King 

Us  hear  when  we  do  call. 


Psalm  XXI.    CM. 

JEHOVAH,  in  Thy  strength  the  king 
Shall  very  joyful  be  ; 
And  in  Thy  saving  help  rejoice 
Exceedingly  shall  he. 

2  For  Thou  upon  him  hast  bestowed 

All  that  his  heart  would  have  ; 
And  Thou  from  him  hast  not  withheld 
Whate'er  his  lips  did  crave. 

3  For  Thou  with  blessings  didst  him 

Of  goodness  manifold  ;  [meet 

And  Thou  hast  set  upon  his  head 
A  crown  of  purest  gold. 


36  PSALM    XXI. 

4  4  When  he  desired  life  of  Thee. 

Thou  life  to  him  didst  give  ; 
Even  such  a  length  of  days,  that  he 
For  evermore  should  live. 

5  5  In  that  salvation  wrought  by  Thee 

His  glory  is  made  great ; 

Honor  and  comely  majesty 

Thou  hast  upon  him  set. 

6  6  Because  that  Thou  for  evermore 

Most  blessed  hast  him  made, 
And  Thou  hast  with  Thy  countenance 
Made  him  exceeding  glad. 

7  7  Because  the  king  his  confidence 

Doth  on  Jehovah  lay  ;  [High 

And  through  the  grace  of  the  Most 
Shall  not  be  moved  away. 

8  8  Thy  hand  shall  all  those  men  find  out 

That  en'mies  are  to  Thee  ; 
Even  Thy  right  hand  shall  find    out 
Of  Thee  that  haters  be.  [those 

9  9  Like   oven    of    fire  Thou   shalt  them 

When  kindled  is  Thine  ire  ;    [make, 
Jehovah's  wrath  shall  swallow  them, 
Devour  them  shall  the  fire. 

10  ID  Their  fruit  from  earth  Thou  shalt  de- 

Their  seed  men  from  among ;  [stroy, 
II  For  they  beyond  their  might,  'gainst 
Did  mischief  plot,  and  wrong.  [Thee 

11  12  For  Thou  shalt  make  them  turn  their 

When  arrows  Thou  shalt  place  [back 
Upon  Thy  strings,  and  ready  make 
To  fly  against  their  face. 


PSALM    XXI.  37 

12  i3Jehovah,  in  Thy  mighty  power 
Do  Thou  exalted  be  ; 
So  shall  we  sing  with  joyful  hearts, 
And  praise  Thy  power  shall  we. 


Psalm  XXI.     I2S  &  9s. 

1  n  J  EHOVAH.  the  king  in  Thy  strength 
U  shall  be  glad, 

And  shall  in  Thy  salvation  rejoice  ; 
2  For  Thou  freely  didst  give  him  each 
wish  his  heart  had. 
And  request  of  his  suppliant  voice, 

2  3  All  the  blessings  he  craved  Thou  didst 

graciously  give. 
With  the  purest  of  gold  he  iscrowned. 
4  When  he  asked  of  Thee  life,  Thou 
hast  made  him  to  live, 
While  the  ages  shall  circle  around. 

3  5  Through   salvation  from  Thee  is  his 

fame  widely  spread. 
Thou  didst  glory  and  honor  impart ; 
6  Yea,  most  blessed  for  evermore  Thou 

hast  him  made, 
And  Thy  presence  has  gladdened  his 

heart. 


4      7  For  the  king  in  the  name  of  Jehovah 
Most  High 
Did  unwavering  confidence  place  ; 
Through  His  great  loving-kindness 
he  still  will  rely 
On  the  Highest,  and  stand  by  His 
grace. 


38  PSALM   XXII, 

5      8  Thou  wilt  stretch  forth  Thj-  hand  on 
the  heads  of  Thy  foes, 
On  Thy  haters  a  right  hand  of  power; 
9  Then   Thy   wrath  shall  around  them 
like  furnace  flames  close  ; 
Yea,    Jehovah's    own    wrath    shall 
devour. 


6    lo  From   the   earth   shall   their   race  be 
consumed  and  destroyed, 
And  their  offspringforever  shall  fail; 
II   By  the  evil  they  plotted,  the  schemes 
they  employed. 
They  shall  never  against  Thee  pre- 
vail. 


12  But  their  back  Thou  wilt  make  them  to 

curr.  _n  swift  flight, 
When   Thine  arrows  are  aimed  at 
their  face. 

13  But  be  Thou,  O  Jehovah,  exalted  in 

might  ; 
We  will  sing  of  Thy  power  and  grace. 


M^, 


Psalm  XXII.    C.  M. 

God,  my  God,  why  hast  Thou  me 
Forsaken  ?  why  so  far 
Art  Thou  from  helping  me,  and  from 
My  words  that  roaring  are  ? 


2     2  All  day,  my  God,  to  Thee  I  cry, 
Yet  am  not  heard  by  Thee  ; 
And  in  the  season  of  the  night 
I  cannot  silent  be. 


PSALM    XXII.  39 

3      3  But  Thou  art  holy,  Thou  that  dost 
Inhabit  Isi-'el's  praise. 
4  Our  fathers  hoped  in  Thee;  they  hoped. 
And  Thou  didst  them  release. 

-t      5  When  unto  Thee  they  sent  their  cry, 
To  them  deliv'rance  came  ; 
Because  they  put  their  trust  in  Thee, 
They  were  not  put  to  shame. 

5  6  But  as  for  me,  a  worm  I  am, 

And  as  no  man  am  prized  ; 
Reproach  of  men  I  am,  and  by 
The  people  am  despised. 

6  7  All  that  me  see  laugh  me  to  scorn  ; 

Shoot  out  the  lip  do  they  ; 
They  nod  and  shake  their  heads  at  me, 
And  mocking,  thus  do  say  : 

7  8  He  did  Jehovah  trust,  that  He 

Would  free  him  by  His  might ; 
Let  Him  deliver  him,  since  he 
Had  in  Him  such  delight. 

S     9  But  Thou  art  He  who  gave  me  birth, 
From  Thee  I  being  had  ; 
And  1  upon  my  mother's  breast 
By  Thee  to  hope  was  made. 

fj)    lo  And  I  was  cast  upon  Thy  care, 
Even  from  my  birth  till  now  ; 
And  from  my  childhood's  dawn,  my 
And  my  support  art  Thou.         [God 

iO  II  Be  not  far  off,  for  grief  is  near. 
And  none  to  help  is  found. 
12  Bulls  many  compass  me,  strong  bulls 
Of  Bashan  me  surround. 


40 


PSALM   XXII. 


1 1  13  Their  mouths  they  opened  wide  on  me, 

Upon  me  gape  did  they, 
Like  to  a  lion  ravening, 
And  roaring  for  his  prey. 

12  14  Like  water  I  'm  poured  out,  my  bones 

All  out  of  joint  do  part ; 
Amidst  my  bowels,  as  the  wax, 
So  melted  is  my  heart. 

13  15  My  strength  's  like  a  potsherd  dried ; 

My  tongue  it  cleaveth  fast 
Unto  my  jaws  ;  and  to  the  dust 
Of  death  Thou  brought  me  hast. 

14  16  For  dogs  have  compassed  me  about ; 

The  wicked  that  did  meet 
In  their  assembly  me  inclosed  ; 
They  pierced  my  hands  and  feet. 

15  17  I  all  my  bones  may  tell ;  my  foes 

Upon  me  look  and  stare. 
18  Upon  my  vesture  lots  they  cast, 
And  clothes  among  them  share. 

16  19  Jehovah,  be  not  far  ;  my  strength, 

Haste  to  give  help  to  me. 
20  From  sword  my  soul,  from  power  of 
My  precious  life  set  free.  [dogs 

17  21  From  the  devouring  lion's  mouth 

My  Hfe  do  Thou  defend  ; 
To  save  from  horns  of  unicorns 
Thou  didst  me  answer  send. 

18  22  I  will  show  forth  Thy  Name  unto 

Those  that  my  brethren  are  ; 
Amidst  the  congregation  I 
Thy  praises  will  declare. 


PSALM    XXII.  41 

19  23  Jehovah  praise,  who  do  Him  fear  ; 

Him  glorify,  all  ye 
The  seed  of  Jacob  ;  fear  Him,  all 
That  Isr'el's  children  be. 

20  24  For  He  despised  not,  nor  abhorred 

The  meek  one's  misery  ; 
Nor  from  him  hid  His  face,  but  heard 
When  he  to  Him  did  cry. 

21  25  Within  the  congregation  great 

My  praise  shall  be  of  Thee  ; 
My  vows  before  them  that  Him  fear 
Shall  be  performed  by  me. 

2226  The  meek  shall  eat,  and  shall  be  filled; 

They  also  praise  shall  give 

Unto  Jehovah,  who  Him  seek  ; 

Your  heart  shall  ever  live. 

23  27  All  ends  of  earth  remember  shall 
And  turn  Jehovah  to  ; 
The  kindreds  of  the  nations  all 
To  Him  shall  homage  do  ; 

2428  Because  unto  Jehovah  doth 
The  kingdom  appertain  ; 
And  over  all  the  nations,  He, 
As  Governor,  doth  reign. 

25  29  Earth's  fat  ones  eat,  and  worship  shall ; 

All  who  to  dust  descend 
Shall  bow  to  Him  ;  none  of  them  can 
His  soul  from  death  defend. 

26  30  A  seed  shall  service  do  to  Him  ; 

And  to  the  Lord  it  shall 
A  generation  counted  be 
Throughout  the  ages  all. 


42  PSALM    XXIII. 

2731  They  shall  come,  and  they  shall  declare 
His  truth  and  righteousness 
Unto  a  people  yet  unborn, 
Because  He  hath  done  this. 

Psalm  XXIII.    C.  M. 

1  'pHE  LORD'S  my  Shepherd,  I'll  not 

1    2  He  makes  me  down  to  lie      [want. 
In  pastures  green  ;  He  leadeth  me 
The  quiet  waters  by. 

2  3  My  soul  He  doth  restore  again  ; 

And  me  to  walk  doth  make 
Within  the  paths  of  righteousness 
Even  for  His  own  Name's  sake. 

3  4  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale, 

Yet  will  I  fear  no  ill ; 
For  Thou  art  with  me,  and  Thy  rod 
And  staff  me  comfort  still. 


In  presence  of  my  foes 
My  head  Thou  dost  with  oil  anoint, 
And  my  cup  overflows. 

6  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 
Shall  surely  follow  me  ; 
And  ever  in  Jehovah's  house 
My  dwelling  place  shall  be. 

Psalm  XXIII.     IIS. 

THE  LORD  is  my  Shepherd  ;  no  want 
shall  come  nigh. 

2  In  pastures  of  verdure  He  makes  me  to 

lie; 
Beside  restful  waters  He  leads  me  in 
peace  ; 

3  My  soul  to  new  life  He  restores  by  His 

grace. 


PSALM   XXIV.  43 

2         In  right  ways  He  leads  me  for  His  own 
Name's  sake  ; 
4.  So  when  in  the  valley  of  death-shade 
I  walk, 
Since   Thou   wilt  be  with  me,  no   ill 

shall  I  fear  ; 
Thy  rod  and  Thy  staff  give  me  com- 
fort and  cheer. 

S     5  Thou  spreadest  my  table  in  face  of  my 
foes ; 
My  head    Thou    anointest,    my    cup 
overflows. 
6  Thy   goodness  and  mercy  pursue  my 
life's  ways ; 
At  home  with  Jehovah  I  '11  dwell  end- 
less days. 

Psalm  XXIV.    C.  M. 

1  'PHE  earth  unto  the  LORD  belongs 

*       And  all  that  it  contains  ; 
The  world  that  is  inhabited, 
And  all  that  there  remains. 

2  2  For  the  foundations  thereof  He 

Upon  the  seas  did  lay, 
And  He  hath  it  established  firm 
Upon  the  floods  to  stay. 

3  3  Who  is  the  man  that  shall  ascend 

Into  Jehovah's  hill  ? 
Or  who  within  His  holy  place 
Shall  have  a  dwelling  still  ? 

4  4  Whose  hands  are  clean,  whose  heart  is 

And  unto  vanky  [pure ; 

Who  hath  not  lifted  up  his  soul, 
Not  sworn  deceitfully. 


44  PSALM  XXIV. 

5  5  This  is  the  man  who  shall  receive 

The  blessingf  from  the  LORD, 
The  God  of  his  salvation  shall 
Him  rig-hteousness  accord. 

6  6  Lo  !   this  the  generation  is 

That  after  Him  inquire, 
O  Jacob,  who  do  seek  Thy  face, 
With  their  whole  heart's  desire. 

7  7  Ye  gates,  lift  up  your  heads  on  high  \ 

Ye  doors  that  last  for  aye. 
Be  lifted  up,  that  so  the  King 
Of  glory  enter  may. 

8  8  But  who  of  glory  is  the  King  ? 

The  mighty  LORD  is  this  ; 
Even  that  same  LORD,  that  great  in 
And  strong  in  battle  is.  [might 

9  9  Ye  gates,  lift  up  your  heads  ;   ye  doors. 

Doors  that  do  last  for  aye. 
Be  lifted  up,  that  so  the  King 
Of  glory  enter  may. 

ID  ID  But  who  is  He  that  is  the  King 
Of  glory  ?   who  is  this  ? 
The  LORD  of  Hosts,  and  none  but  He, 
The  King  of  glory  is. 

Psalm  XXIV.     us. 

1    T^HE  earth  and  the  fulness  with  which 

1  it  is  stored. 

The  world  and  its  dwellers  belong  to 
the  LORD; 

2  For  He  on  the  seas  its  foundation  hath 

laid, 
And  firm  on  the  waters  its  pillars  hath 
staved. 


PSALM    XXIV.  45 

3  What  man  shall  the  hill  of  Jehovah 

ascend  ? 
And  who  in  the  place  of  His  Holiness 
stand  ? 

4  The  man  of  pure  heart,  and  of  hands 

without  stain, 
Who  swears  not  to  falsehood,  nor  loves 
what  IS  vain. 

5  He  shall    from  Jehovah   the   blessing: 

receive, 
The  God  of  salvation  shall  righteous- 
ness give. 

6  For  this  is  the  people,  yea,  this  is  the 

race 
Of  those   that   in   Jacob   are  seeking- 
Thy  face. 

7  Ye  gates,  lift  your  heads  and  an  en- 

trance display. 
Ye  doors  everlasting,  wide  open   the 

way ; 
The   King  of  all  glory  high  honors 

await, 
The  King  of  all  glory  shall  enter  in 

state. 

8  Who  is  King  of  glory  ?    Jehovah  the 

strong, 
Jehovah   the   mighty   in  war  against 
wrong. 

9  Ye   gates,  lift   your  heads  and  an  en- 

trance display. 
Ye  doors  everlasting,  wide   open  the 
way; 

The   King  of   all   ^iory  high   honors 

await. 
The  King  of  all  glory  shall  enter  in 

state. 


45  PSALM  XXV. 

lo  What  King  of  all  glory  is  this  that  ye 
sing  ? 
Jehovah  of  hosts,  He  of  glory  is  King, 


yo 


Psalm  XXV .    CM. 

Thee  I  lift  my  soul,  O  LORD. 
2  My  God,  I  trust  in  Thee  ; 
Let  me  not  be  ashamed,  nor  let 
My  foes  exult  o'er  me. 


2  3  Let  none  of  those  that  wait  on  Thee 

Be  put  to  shame  at  all ; 
But  those  who  causelessly  transgress, 
Let  shame  upon  them  fall. 

3  4  Thy  ways,  LORD,  show ;    teach   me 

Thy  paths, 
5       Lead  me  in  truth,  teach  me  ; 
For  of  my  safety  Thou  art  God  ; 
All  day  I  wait  on  Thee. 

4  6  Thy  mercies,  that  most  tender  are, 

Jehovah,  now  recall. 
And  loving-kindnesses  ;   for  they 
Have  been  through  ages  all. 

5  7  Let  not  the  errors  of  my  youth. 

Nor  sins  remembered  be  ; 
In  mercy  for  Thy  goodness"  sake, 
O  LORD  remember  me. 

6  8  Jehovah  good  and  upright  is, 

The  way  He  '11  sinners  show  ; 
9  The  meek  in  judgment  He  will  guide, 
And  make  His  path  to  know. 

T    lo  The  whole  paths  of  Jehovah  are 
Both  truth  and  mercy  sure 


PSALM   XXV.  47 

To  such  as  keep  His  covenant 
And  testimonies  pure. 

S   II  Jehovah,  for  Thine  own  Name's  sake 
I  humbl}'  Thee  entreat 
To  pardon  mine  iniquity, 
For  it  is  very  great. 

9  12  Who  fears  Jehovah,  him  He  '11  teach 

The  way  that  he  shall  choose. 

13  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ;   his  seed 

The  earth,  as  heirs,  shall  use. 

10  14  The  secret  of  Jehovah  is 

With  such  as  fear  His  name  ; 
And  He  His  holy  covenant 
Will  manifest  to  them. 

11  15  My  waiting  eyes  are  constantly 

Upon  Jehovah  set ; 
For  He  it  is  that  shall  bring  forth 
My  feet  out  of  the  net. 

12  16  O  turn  Thee  unto  me  ;   do  Thou 

To  me  Thy  mercy  show  ; 
For  I  am  lone  and  desolate, 
And  am  brought  very  low. 

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13  17  Enlarged  the  griefs  are  of  my  heart ; 

Me  from  distress  relieve. 

18  See  mine  affliction  and  my  pain, 

And  all  my  sins  forgive. 

14  19  Consider  Thou  mine  enemies, 

Because  they  many  are. 
And  it  a  cruel  hatred  is. 
Which  they  against  me  bear. 

15  20  Do  Thoii  in  safety  keep  my  soul ; 

Do  Thou  deliver  me  ; 


48  PSALM  XXV. 

Let  me  not  be  ashamed  ;    for  I 
Have  put  my  trust  in  Thee. 

16  21  O  let  integrity  and  truth 

Keep  me,  who  Thee  attend. 
22  Release,  O  God,  to  Israel 

From  all  his  troubles  send. 


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Psalm  XXV.    S.  M. 

O  Thee  I  lift  my  soul, 

2  O  LORD  ;    I  trust  in  Thee, 
My  God  ;   let  me  not  be  ashamed, 
Nor  foes  exult  o'er  me. 


3  Let  none  that  wait  on  Thee 

Be  put  to  shame  at  all ; 
But  those  who  causelessly  transgress, 
Let  shame  upon  them  fall. 

4  Thy  ways,  Jehovah,  show  ; 

Thy  paths,  O  teach  Thou  me. 

5  And  do  Thou  lead  me  in  Thy  truth. 

Therein  my  Teacher  be  : 

For  Thou  art  God  that  dost 

To  me  salvatiofi  send  ; 
And  I  upon  Thee  all  the  day. 

Expecting,  do  attend. 

6  Thy  tender  mercies,  LORD, 

To  mind  do  Thou  recall, 
And  loving-kindnesses,  for  they 
Have  been  through  ages  all. 

7  My  sins  and  faults  of  youth, 

Jehovah,  do  forget ; 
In  tender  mercy  think  on  me, 
And  for  Thy  goodness  great. 


PSALM   XXV.  49 

7  8  Jehovah  's  good  and  just ; 

The  way  He  '11  sinners  show  ; 

9  The  meek  in  judgment  He  will  guide 

And  make  His  path  to  know, 

8  ID  Jehovah's  paths  are  all 

The  truth  and  mercy  sure 
To  those  that  do  His  cov'nant  keep, 
And  testimonies  pure. 

9  II  Now  for  Thine  own  Name's  sake, 

Jehovah,  I  entreat, 

O  pardon  mine  iniquity  ; 

For  it  is  very  great. 

10  12  What  man  is  he  that  fears 

The  LORD,  and  doth  Him  serve? 
Him  shall  He  teach  the  way  that  he 
Shall  choose  and  still  observe. 

1 1  13  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ; 

And  his  posterity 
Shall  flourish  still,  and  of  the  earth 
Inheritors  shall  be. 

12  14  Jehovah's  secret  is 

With  them  that  fear  His  name, 
And  He  His  holy  covenant 
Will  manifest  to  them, 

13  15  Mine  eyes  are  constantly 

Upon  Jehovah  set ; 
For  He  it  is  that  shall  bring  forth 
My  feet  out  of  the  net. 

14  16  Turn  unto  me  Thy  face, 

And  to  me  mercy  show  ; 
Because  that  I  am  desolate. 
And  am  brought  very  low. 


50  PSALM   XXVI. 

15  17  My  heart's  griefs  are  increased  ; 

Me  from  distress  relieve. 
18  See  mine  affliction  and  my  pain, 
And  all  my  sins  forgive. 

16  19  Consider  Thou  my  foes, 

Because  they  many  are, 
And  it  a  cruel  hatred  is 

Which  they  against  me  bear, 

1 7  20  O  do  Thou  keep  my  soul, 

Do  Thou  deliver  me  ; 
And  let  me  never  be  ashamed 
Because  I  trust  in  Thee. 


18  21  Let  truth  and  right  me  keep. 
For  I  on  Thee  attend. 
22  Release,  O  God,  to  Israel 
From  all  his  troubles  send. 


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Psalm  XXVI.    CM. 

UDGE  me,  Jehovah,  for  I  walked 

In  mine  integrity ; 
I  in  the  LORD  have  put  my  trust. 

Slide  therefore  shall  not  I. 


2  Search  me,  Jehovah,  and  me  try  ; 

Prove  heart  and  reins,  I  pray  ; 

3  For  Thy  love  is  before  mine  eyes  ; 

Thy  truth's  paths  are  my  way. 

4  With  persons  vain  I  have  not  sat, 

Nor  with  dissemblers  gone. 

5  Th'  assembly  of  ill  men  I  hate. 

To  sit  with  such  I  shun. 


PSALM   XXVil.  5 

4  6  My  hands  in  innocence  I  '11  wash, 

And  them  will  purify  ; 
Jehovah,  then,  Thine  altar  pure 
Encompass  round  will  I. 

5  7  That  I,  with  voice  of  grateful  praise. 

May  publish  and  declare, 
And  tell  of  all  Thjj  mighty  works, 
That  great  and  wondrous  are. 

6  8  The  habitation  of  Thy  house, 

Jehovah,  I  love  well ; 
Yea,  in  that  place  I  do  dehght 
Where 'doth  Thine  honor  dwell. 

7  9  With  sinners  gather  not  my  soul. 

And  such  as  blood  would  spill ; 
ID  Whose  hands  devices  mischievous. 
Whose  right  hand  bribes  do  fill. 

8  II  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  on 

In  mine  integrity ; 
Do  Thou  redeem  me,  and  do  Thou 
Be  merciful  to  me. 

9  12  My  foot  upon  an  even  place 

Doth  stand  with  steadfastness  ; 
Within  the  congregations,  I 
Jehovah's  Name  will  bless. 


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Psalm  XXVII.     CM. 

HE  LORD  's   my   light   and   saving 
health  ; 

Who  shall  make  me  dismayed  ? 
My   life's  strength  is  the   LORD  ;    of 
whom 
Then  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 


52  PSALM    XXVII, 

2     2  When  as  mine  enemies  and  foes, 
Most  wicked  persons  all, 
To  eat  my  flesh  against  me  rose, 
They  stumbled  and  did  fall. 


3  Against  me  though  a  host  encamp, 

My  heart  yet  fearless  is  ; 
Though  war  against  me  rise,  I  will 
Be  confident«in  this. 

4  One  thing  I  of  the  LORD  desired, 

And  will  seek  to  obtain  ; 
That  all  life's  days  I  may  within 
Jehovah's  house  remain. 

That  I  the  beauty  of  the  LORD 
Behold  may  and  admire. 

And  that  I  in  His  holy  place 
May  rev'rently  inquire. 

5  For  He  in  His  pavilion  shall 

Me  hide  in  evil  days ; 
In  secret  of  His  tent  me  hide 
And  on  a  rock  me  raise. 

6  And  now,  even  at  this  present  time, 

My  head  shall  lifted  be 
Above  all  those  that  are  my  foes, 
And  round  encompass  me. 

I  therefore  to  His  holy  house 
Will  joyous  off'rings  bring ; 

Jehovah  I  will  praise,  yea,  I 
To  Him  will  praises  sing. 

7  Do  Thou,  Jehovah,  hear  my  voice 

When  I  do  cry  to  Thee  ; 
Upon  me  also  mercy  have, 
And  do  Thou  answer  me. 


PSALM   XXVIII.  53 

10  8  When  Thou  didst  say,  Seek  ye  My  face, 

Then  unto  Thee  reply 
Thus  did  my  heart :  Thy  gracious  face, 
Jehovah,  seek  will  I. 

11  9  Far  from  me  hide  not  Thou  Thy  face; 

Put  not  away  from  Thee 
Thy  servant  in  Thy  wrath  ;  Thou  hast 
A  helper  been  to  me. 

12  O  God  who  my  salvation  art, 

Leave  me  not,  nor  forsake  ; 
lo  Though  father,  mother,  both  me  leave, 
Jehovah  will  up  take. 

13  II  Jehovah,  teach  me  in  Thy  way, 

To  me  a  Leader  be 
In  a  plain  path,  because  of  those 
That  hatred  bear  to  me. 

14  12  Give  me  not  to  mine  en'mies'  will ; 

For  witnesses  that  lie 
Against  me  risen  are,  and  such 
As  breathe  out  cruelty. 

15  13  I  should  have  fainted  had  I  not 

Believed  that  I  would  see 
Jehovah's  goodness  in  the  land 
Of  them  that  living  be. 

16  14  Wait  on  Jehovah  and  be  strong. 

And  He  shall  strength  afford 
Unto  thy  heart ;  yea,  do  thou  wait, 
I  say,  upon  the  LORD. 

Psalm  XXVIII.     C.  M. 

O  Thee  I  '11  pray,  O  LORD,  my  Rock  ; 
O  answer  Thou  my  cry  ; 
Lest  by  Thy  silence  I  became 
As  those  in  grave  that  lie. 


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54 


PSALM   XXVIII. 

2  The  voice  hear  of  my  humble  prayers, 

When  unto  Thee  I  cry  ; 

When  to  Thy  holy  oracle 

I  lift  my  hands  on  high. 

3  With  ill  men  draw  me  not  away 

That  work  iniquity  ;  [in . 

That  speak  peace  to  their  friends,  while 
Their  hearts  doth  mischief  lie. 

4  Give  them  according  to  their  deeds, 

And  evil  of  their  way  ; 
And,  as  the  work  of  their  own  hands 
Deserve,  do  Thou  repay. 

5  He  shall  not  build,  but  them  destroy. 

Who  would  not  understand 
Jehovah's  works,  nor  did  regard 
The  doing  of  His  hand. 

6  Blessed  be  Jehovah  evermore, 

For  graciously  He  heard 
The  voice  of  my  petitions,  and 
My  prayers  He  did  regard. 

7  The  LORD  's  my  strength  and  shield  ; 

Upon  Him  did  rely ;  [my  heart 

I  have  been  helped,  and  hence  my  heart 
Doth  joy  exceedingly. 

I'll  praise  Him  with  my  song.      Their 

8  Jehovah  is  alone ;  [strength 
He  also  is  the  saving  strength 

Of  His  anointed  one. 

9  O  Thine  own  people  do  Thou  save. 

Bless  Thine  inheritance  ; 
Therft  also  do  Thou  feed,  and  them 
For  evermore  advance. 


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PSALM    XXIX.  55 

Psalm  XXIX.    C.  M. 

GIVE  Jehovah  praise,  ye  sons 
That  of  the  mighty  be, 
Yea,  to  Jehovah  do  ascribe 
All  strength  and  majesty. 

3     2  The  glory  due  unto  His  Name 
Give  to  Jehovah  now  ; 
In  beauty  of  His  hohness 
Before  Jehovah  bow. 

3  3  Jehovah's  voice  is  on  the  floods ; 

The  God  of  glory  great 
Doth  thunder  ;  on  the  waters  vast 
Jehovah  has  His  seat. 

4  4  The   voice   is    full    of    power,    which 

Forth  from  Jehovah  high  ;     [sounds 
Jehovah's  mighty  voice  is  full 
Of  glorious  majesty. 

5  5  Jehovah's  voice  asunder  doth. 

The  shiv'ring  cedars  tear  ; 

Jehovah  doth  the  cedars  break 

That  Lebanon  doth  bear. 

6  6  He  makes  them  like  a  calf  to  skip  ; 

Even  that  great  Lebanon, 
And,  like  the  young  of  unicorns, 
The  mountain  Sirion. 

7  7  Jehovah's  voice  cleaves  flames  of  fire, 
8      Jehovah's  voice  doth  shake 

The  wilds  ;    the  Kadesh  wilderness 
Jehovah  makes  to  quake. 

8  g  Jehovah's  voice  makes  hinds  to  calve, 

It  makes  the  forest  bare  ; 

And  in  His  temple  every  one 

His  glory  doth  declare. 


56  PSALM   XXIX, 

9    lo  The  LORD  sat  on  the  flood  ;  sit  King 
Jehovah  ever  shall. 
II  The   LORD    His  folk  makes  strong; 
with  peace 
The  LORD  doth  bless  them  all. 


Psalm  XXIX.    12s  &  us. 

GIVE  ye   to   Jehovah,  O   son?  of  the 
mighty, 
Give  ye   to  Jehovah  the   giory  and 
power ; 

2  O  give  to  the   name  of  Jehovah  due 

glory ; 
In  holy  apparel,  Jehovah  adore. 

3  The  voice  of  Jehovah  comes  down  on 

the  watex's. 
In   thunder   the   God   of   the   glory 
draws  nigh  ; 
Lo,  over  the  waves  of  the  v'de-flowing 
waters 
Jehovah   as   King  is  enthroned  on 
high. 

4  The   voice   of  Jehovah   is   mighty,  is 

mighty, 
The   voice   of  Jehovah   in    majesty 
speaks ; 

5  The   voice   of  Jehovah   the  cedars   is 

breaking, 
Jehovah     the    cedars    of     Lebanon 
breaks. 

6  Like  playful  calves  leaping,  they  skip 

when  He  speaketh  ; 
Lo,  Lebanon  leaps  at  the  sound  of 
His  Nnm^  ! 


PSALM    XXX.  57 

Like   son   of    the    unicorn    Sirion    is 
skipping ; 

7  The  voice  of  Jehovah  divideth   the 

flame. 

8  The  voice  of  Jehovah— it  shaketh  the 

desert, 
The  desert   of   Kadesh,    it   shaketh 
with  fear ; 

9  The  hind  of  the  field  into  travail-pangs 

casteth  ; 
The  voice  of  Jehovah  the  forest  strips 
bare. 

Each   one,    in  His  temple,  His  glory 
proclaimeth. 
ID      JAH  sat  on  the  flood ;  JAH  is  King 

on  His  throne. 
II  Jehovah    all   strength   to   His  people 
imparteth  ; 
Jehovah   with    peace  ever  blesseth 
His  own. 


J 


Psalm  XXX.     C.  M. 

EHOVAH,  Thee  I  '11  praise,  for  Thou 

Hast  lifted  me  on  high. 
And  over  me  Thou  to  rejoice 

Mad'st  not  mine  enemy. 

2  Jehovah,  Thou  who  art  my  God, 

I  in  distress  to  Thee 
With  loud  cries  lifted  up  my  voice, 
And  Thou  hast  healed  me. 

3  Jehovah,  Thou  my  soul  hast  brought 

And  rescued  from  the  grave  ; 
That  I  to  pit  should  not  go  down, 
Alive  Thou  didst  me  save. 


58  PSALM   XXX. 

4  4  O  ye  that  are  His  holy  ones, 

Jehovah's  praise  proclaim, 
And  unto  Him  give  thanks  when  ye 
Record  His  holy  Name. 

5  5  For  but  a  moment  lasts  His  wrath  ; 

Life  in  His  favor  lies  ; 
Though  weeping  for  a  night  endures, 
At  morn  doth  joy  arise. 

6  6  In  my  prosperity  I  saio' 

That  nothing  shall  me  move. 

7  Jehovah,  Thou  my  mountain  hast 

Established  by  Thy  love. 

7  When  Thou  Thy  face  didst  hide',  dis- 

Was  I  and  sore  dismayed  ;     [tressed 

8  Jehovah,  unto  Thee  I  cried  ; 

I  to  Jehovah  prayed. 

8  9  What  profit  is  there  in  my  blood 

When  I  to  grave  go  down  ? 
Shall  dust  give  praises  unto  Thee  ? 
Shall  it  Thy  truth  make  known  ? 

9  lo  Hear,   LORD,  have  mercy  ;  help  me, 

LORD ; 
II       Thou  didst  from  sackcloth  free  ; 
My  grief  to  dancing  Thou  hast  turned, 
With  gladness  girded  me  ; 

10  12  That  sing  Thy  praise  my  glory  may, 

And  never  silent  be  ; 
My  God,  Jehovah,  evermore 
I  will  g:ive  tbanks  to  Thee. 

Psalm  XXX.     ys. 

1     'pHEE,  Jehovah,  will  I  praise  ; 

1  From  the  depths  Thou  didst  me  raise, 
And  mine  adversaries,  glad 


p3al:i  XX -c.  59 

Over  ms,  Thou  hast  not  mad 3. 

2  LORD,  my  God,  I  cried  to  Th^e, 
And  in  love  Thou  healedst  me. 

3  Thou,  Jehovah,  didst  me  save  ! 
And  from  the  devouring  grave. 
Sending  down  from  heaven  above, 
Broughtest  up  my  soul  in  love  ; 
And  alive  Thou  keepest  me. 
That  the  pit  I  should  not  see. 

4  Sing  unto  Jehovah,  sing  ; 
Thanks  His  saints  unto  Him  bring ; 
Call  to  mind  His  holiness  ! 

5  Truly,  of  His  anger,  less 
Than  a  moment  is  the  bound  ; 
In  His  favor  life  is  found. 

Weeping  tarries  for  a  night, 
Gladness  comes  with  morning  light. 

6  Said  I  in  prosperity, 

I  shall  never  moved  be  ; 

7  Strength,  LORD,  to  my  mountain  now 
By  Thy  favor  givest  Thou. 

Thou  didst  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ; 
I  was  in  perplexity  ; 

8  Unto  Thee,  Jehovah,  I 
Lifted  up  my  fervent  cry  ; 
To  Jehovah,  in  my  need, 
Supplication  I  have  made. 

g  O  what  profit  can  there  be 
In  this  blood  of  mine  to  Thee, 
If  I  to  corruption  go  ? 
Shall  the  dust  Thy  praises  show  ? 
Shall  the  silent  dust  express 
All  Thy  truth  and  faithfulness  ? 


6o  PSALM   XXXI. 

7  lo  Hear  Thou,  O  Jehovah,  hear, 

And  in  mercy  draw  Thou  near ; 
O  Jehovah,  in  Thy  love, 
Send  me  succor  from  above  ; 

11  Thou  my  mourning  from  me  hast 
Into  dancing-  turned,  at  last. 

8  All  my  sackcloth  loosedst  Thou, 
Girdedst  me  with  gladness  now  ; 

12  Thus  my  glory  praise  shall  Thee, 
And  shall  never  silent  be. 
Then,  O  LORD  my  God,  will  I 
Thee  for  ever  glorify. 

Psalm  XXXI.    C.  M. 

IN  Thee,  Jehovah,  do  I  trust, 
Shamed  let  me  never  be  ; 
According  to  Thy  righteousness, 
Do  Thou  deliver  me. 

2  2  Bow  down  Thine  ear  to  me,  with  speed 

Send  me  deliverance  ; 
To  save  me,  my  strong  rock  be  Thou. 
And  my  house  of  defence. 

3  3  Because  Thou  art  my  rock,  and  Thee 

I  for  my  fortress  take  ; 
Do  Thou  me  therefore  lead  and  guide, 
Even  for  Thine  own  Name's  sake. 

4  4  And  since  Thou  art  my  saving  strength, 

Pull  me  out  of  the  net, 
Which  they  in  subtlety  for  me 
So  privily  have  set. 

5  5  Into  Thy  hand  I  do  commit 

My  spirit ;  Thou  art  He, 
O  Thou  Jehovah,  God  of  truth, 
Who  hast  redeemed  me. 


PSALM   XXXI.  61 

6  6  All  those  I  have  abhorred,  that  do 

Regard  false  vanities ; 
But  as  for  me  my  confidence 
Upon  Jehovah  lies. 

7  7  I  '11  in  Thy  mercy  greatly  joy  ; 

For  Thou  my  miseries 
Considered  hast ;  Thou  hast  my  soul 
Know^n  in  adversities  ; 

8  8  And  Thou  hast  not  mclosed  me 

Within  the  en'my's  hand  ; 
And  by  Thee  have  my  feet  been  made 
In  open  place  to  stand. 

9  9  Jehovah,  on  me  mercy  have, 

For  trouble  is  on  me  ; 
Mine  eyes,  my  body,  and  my  soul 
With  grief  consumed  be. 

10  10  Because  my  life  virith  grief  is  spent, 

My  years  with  sighs  and  groans  ; 
My  strength  doth  fail ;  and  for  my  sin 
Consumed  are  my  bones. 

1 1  II  I  was  a  scorn  to  all  my  foes, 

And  to  my  neighbors  near 
A  great  reproach  have  I  become. 
And  to  my  friends  a  fear. 

12  12  And  when  Ihey  saw  me  walk  abroad. 

They  from  my  presence  fled  ; 
I  like  a  broken  vessel  am, 
Forgotten  as  one  dead. 

13  13  For  slanders  I  of  many  heard  ; 

Fear  compassed  me,  while  they 
Against  me  did  consult,  and  plot 
To  take  my  life  away. 


62  PSALM    XXXI. 

14  14  But,  O  Jehovah,  I  on  Thfee 

My  confidence  did  lay  ; 
And  I  to  Thee,  Thou  art  my  God, 
Did  confidently  say. 

15  15  My  times  are  wholly  in  Thy  hand ; 

Do  Thou  deliver  me 
From  their  hands,  that  mine  enemies 
And  persecutors  be. 

16  16  Thy  countenance  to  shine  do  Thou 

Upon  Thy  servant  make  ; 
To  me  do  Thou  salvation  give 
For  Thy  great  mercies'  sake. 

17  17  Jehovah,  let  me  not  be  shamed, 

For  on  Thee  called  I  have  ; 
Let  wicked  men  be  shamed,  let  them 
Be  silent  in  the  grave, 

18  18  To  silence  put  the  lying  lips, 

That  grievous  things  do  say. 
And  hard  reports  in  pride  and  scorn, 
On  righteous  men  do  lay. 

19  19  How  great  's  the  goodness  Thou  for 

That  fear  Thee  hast  in  store  ;  [them 

Wrought  out  for  them   that  trust  in 

The  sons  of  men  before.  [Thee, 

20  20  In  secret  of  Thy  presence.  Thou 

Shalt  hide  them  from  man's  pride  ; 
From  strife   of  tongues  Thou  closely 
As  in  a  tent  them  hide.  [shalt 

21  21  All  blessing  to  Jehovah  give, 

For  He  hath  magnified 
His  wondrous  love  to  me  within 
A  city  fortified. 


PSALM   XXXII.  63 

22  22  For  from  Thine  eyes  cut  off  I  am, 
I  in  my  haste  had  said  ; 
My  voice  yet  heard'st  Thou,  when  to 
With  cries  my  moans  I  made.    [Thee 

2323O  love  Jehovah,  all  His  saints. 
Because  Jehovah  guards 
The  faithful ;  and  proud  doers  He 
Abundantly  rewards. 

24  24  Be  of  good  courage,  and  He  strength 
Unto  your  heart  shall  send, 
All  ye  who  on  Jehovah  do 
With  confidence  depend. 


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Psalm  XXXII.    C.  M. 

BLESSED  the  man  is  unto  whom 
Have  freely  pardoned  been 
All  the  transgressions  he  hath  dona, 
And  covered  is  his  sin. 


2  2-  Blessed  is  the  man  to  whom  the  LORD 

Imput«th  not  his  sin, 
And  in  whose  spirit  is  no  guile, 
Nor  fraud  is  found  therein. 

3  3  When  as  I  did  refrain  my  speech. 

And  silent  was  my  tongue. 
My  bones  then  waxed  old  because 
I  cried  out  all  day  long. 

4  4  Because  on  me,  both  day  and  night 

Thy  hand  did  heavy  lie 
,    And  quickly  was  my  moisture  turned 
To  summer's  drought  thereby. 

5  5  My  sin  I  have  confessed,  my  guilt 

Have  not  concealed  from  Thee  ; 
I  said,  Jehovah,  I  have  sinned  ; 
And  Thou  forgavest  me. 


64  PSALM   XXXIII, 

6  6  For  this  shall  every  godl)^  one 

His  prayer  direct  to  Thee  ; 
In  such  a  time  he  shall  Thee  seek 
As  found  Thou  mayest  be. 

7  Surely  when  floods  of  waters  great 

Do  swell  up  to  the  brim, 
They  shall  not  overwhelm  his  soul, 
Nor  once  come  near  to  him, 

8  7  Thou  art  my  hiding-place,  Thou  shalt 

From  trouble  keep  me  free  ; 
Thou,  with  songs  of  deliverance, 
About  shall  compass  me. 

9  8  1  will  instruct  thee,  and  thee  teach 

The  way  that  thou  shalt  go ; 
And  with  Mine  eyes  upon  thee  set, 
I  will  direction  show. 

10  9  Then  be  not  like  the  horse  or  mule 

Which  do  not  understand  ; 
Whose  mouth,  that  they  may  come  to 
A  bridle  must  command.  [thee, 

11  loUnto  the  man  that  wicked  is, 

His  sorrow  shall  abound  ; 

But  him  that  in  Jehovah  trusts 

Shall  mercy  compass  round. 

12  II  Ye  righteous,  in  the  LORD  be  glad, 

In  Him  do  ye  rejoice  ; 
All  ye  that  upright  are  in  heart. 
For  joy  lift  up  your  voice. 

Psalm  XXXIII.     C.  M. 

1       V/'E  righteous,  in  Jehovah  sing 
1    For  joy  and  give  Him  praise  ; 
A  song  of  praise  becoming  is 
In  men  of  upright  ways. 


PSALM   XXXIII.  65 

3      2  Jehovah  praise  with  harp  ;  to  Him 
Sing  with  the  psaltery  ; 
Upon  a  ten-stringed  instrument 
Make  ye  sweet  melody. 

3  3  A  new  song  to  Him  sing,  and  play 

With  loud  noise  skilfully  ; 
4  Jehovah's  word  is  right ;  His  works 
All  done  in  verity. 

4  5  To  judgment  and  to  righteousness 

A  love  He  beareth  stiii  ; 
Jehovah's  loving-kindness  great 
The  earth  throughout  doth  fill. 

5  6  The  heavens  by  Jehovah's  word 

Did  their  beginning  take  ; 
And  by  the  breathing  of  His  mouth, 
He  all  their  hosts  did  make. 

6  7  The  waters  of  the  seas  He  brings 

Together  as  a  heap  ; 
And  in  store-houses,  as  it  were, 
He  layeth  up  the  deep. 

7  8  Let  all  the  earth  with  reverence 

Jehovah  then  adore ; 
Let  all  the  world's  inhabitants 
Tremble  His  face  before. 

8  9  For  He  did  speak  the  word,  and  done 

It  was  without  delay  ; 
And  it  established  firmly  stood, 
Whatever  He  did  say. 

9  10  Jehovah  surely  brings  to  nought 

The  counsel  nations  take,' 
And  what  the  peoples  do  devise 
Of  no  effect  doth  make. 


66  PSALM    XXXIII. 

10  II  The  counsel  of  Jehovah  doth 
For  evermore  stand  sure  ; 
And  of  His  heart  the  purposes 
From   age  to  age  endure. 

11 12  That  nation  blessed  is,  whose  God 
Jehovah  is,  and  those 
A  blessed  people  are,  whom  for 
His  heritage  He  chose. 

12  13  From  heaven  Jehovah  looks  ;  He  sees 

All  sons  of  men  full  well ; 
14  He  views  all  from  His  dwelling-place, 
That  in  the  earth  do  dwell. 

13  15  He  forms  their  hearts  alike,  and  all 

Their  doings  He  observes. 
16  Great  hosts  save  not  a  king  ;    much 
No  mighty  man  preserves,  [strength 

14  17  A  horse  for  safety  and  defence 

Is  a  deceitful  thing  ; 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  his   strength 
Can  no  deliv'rance  bring. 

15  18  Behold,  on  those  that  do  Him  fear 

Jehovah  sets  His  eye  ; 
Even  those  who  on  His  mercy  do 
With  confidence  rely  ; 

16  19  From  death  to  free  their  soul,  in  dearth 

Life  unto  them  to  yield. 
20  Our  soul  upon  Jehovah  waits  ; 
He  is  our  help  and  shield. 

17  21  Since  in  His  Holy  Name  we  trust, 

Our  hearts  shall  joyful  be. 
22  LORD,  let  Thy  mercy  be  on  us, 
As  we  do  hope  in  Thee. 


PSALM   XXXIV.  67 

Psalm  XXXIV.     CM. 

1  A  LL  times  Jehovah  1  will  bless, 
ly     His  praise  my  mouth  employ  ; 

2  My  soul  shall  in  Jehovah  boast, 
The  meek  shall  hear  with  joy 

2  3  With  me  Jehovah  mag:nify  ; 

Exalt  His  Name  with  me. 

4  I  soue:ht  Jehovah  ;  He  me  heard, 

And  from  all  fears  set  free. 

3  5  They  looked  to  Him,  and  lightened 

Their  faces  were  not  shamed,  [were; 
6  This  poor  man  cried  ;  Jehovah  heard  ; 
Him  from  all  straits  redeemed. 

4  7  The  Angel  of  Jehovah  camps, 

And  round  encompasseth 
All  those  about  that  do  Him  fear, 
And  them  delivereth. 

5  8  O  taste  and  see  the  LORD  is  good  ; 

Who  trusts  in  Him  He  '11  bless. 
9  Jehovah  fear,  His  saints  ;  none  that 
Him  fear  shall  want  oppress. 

6  10  The  lions  young  may  hungry  be, 

And  they  may  lack  their  food  ; 
But  they  that  do  Jehovah  seek 
Shall  not  lack  any  good. 

7  Ti  O  children,  hither  do  ye  come, 

And  unto  me  give  ear  ; 
I  unto  you  most  carefully 
Will  teach  Jehovah's  fear. 

8  12  What  man  is  he  that  life  desires. 

To  see  good  would  live  long  ? 

13  Thy  lips  refrain  from  speaking  guile, 

And  from  ill  words  thy  tongue. 


68  PSALM    XXXIV. 

9  14  Depart  from  ill,  do  good,  seek  peace, 

Pursue  it  earnestly  ; 
15  Jehovah's  eyes  are  on  the  just, 
His  ears  attend  their  cry. 

10  16  Jehovah's  face  is  set  against 

Those  that  do  wickedly  ; 
That  He  may  quite  out  from  the  earth 
Cut  off  their  memory. 

11  17  The  righteous  to  Jehovah  cry, 

He  unto  them  gives  ear  ; 
And  they  out  of  their  troubles  all 
By  Him  delivered  are. 

12  18  Jehovah  unto  them  is  nigh 

That  are  of  broken  heart ; 
To  those  of  contrite  spirit  He 
Salvation  doth  impart. 

13  19  The  just  man's  troubles  many  are, 

Jehovah  sets  him  free  ; 
20  He  keepeth  all  his  bones,  not  one 
Of  them  can  broken  be. 

14  21  111  shall  the  wicked  slay  ;  condemned 

Shall  be  who  hate  the  just. 

22  Jehovah  saves  His  servants'  souls  ; 

None  perish  that  Him  trust. 


Psalm  XXXIV.     L.  M. 

AT  all  times  I  '11  Jehovah  bless, 
My  mouth  His  praises  still  express. 
2  My    soul   boasts  in   the    LORD  ;  my 
voice 
Shall  all  the  meek  hear  and  rejoice. 


PSALM    XXXIV.  69 

2  3  Jehovah  magnify  with  me, 

Let  us  to  praise  His  name  agree. 
4  I  sought  the  LORD,  He  did  me  hear, 
And  set  me  free  from  every  fear. 

3  5  They  looked  to  Him  and  cheer  received, 

Their  faces  were  from  shame  reUeved. 

6  This  poor  man  on  the  LORD  did  call ; 

He  heard  and  saved  from  sorrows  alL 

4  7  Jehovah's  angel  camping  near, 

Hath  rescued  all  who  did  Him  fear. 

8  The  LORD  is  good  ;  O  taste  and  see, 

Who  trusts  ill  Him  how  blest  is  he  ! 

5  9  O  fear  Jehovah,  His  saints  all, 

Who  fear  Him  can  no  want  befall. 
10  Young  lions  hunger  lacking  food, 
Who   seek   the  LORD  shall  want  no 
good. 

6  II  Ye  children,  come,  to  me  give  ear, 

I  will  you  teach  Jehovah's  fear. 
12  Who  is  the  man  that  life  desires, 
And  loving  days  to  good  aspires  ? 

7  13  From  evil  let  thy  tongue  refrain  ; 

Thy  lips  from  speaking  guile  restrain  ; 
14  Do  good  ;  from  wicked  ways  depart ; 
Seek  peace,  pursue  with  all  thy  heart. 

8  15  The  LORD  on  just  men  keeps  His  eyes; 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 
16  The  LORD  on  vile  men  sets  His  face 
From  earth  their  mem'ry  to  erase. 

9  17  They  cry  for  help,  Jehovah  hears. 

And  saves  them  from  all  ills  and  fears  ; 
18  On  broken  hearts  the  LORD  attends, 
To  spirits  crushed  salvation  sends. 


70 


PSALM   XXXV. 


10  19  Though  many  ills  the  righteous  see, 

From  all  Jehovah  sets  him  free  ; 

20  Preserves  his  bones  in  every  fall, 

That  none  can  broken  be  at  all. 

11  21  Their  ills  shall  all  the  wicked  slay  ; 

Who  hate  the  just,  condemned  be  they; 
22  The   LORD  His  servants  saves   each 
one. 
Who  trust  in  Him  condemned  are  none. 


Psalm  XXXV.     C.  M. 

1  OLE  AD,  LORD,  v^ith  those  that  plead 

1  and  fight, 

With  those  that  fight  with  me. 

2  Of  shield  and  buckler  take  Thou  hold  ; 

Stand  up  my  help  to  be. 

2  3  Draw  also  out  the  spear,  and  do 

Against  them  stop  the  way 
That  me  pursue  ;  unto  my  soul 
I  'm  thy  salvation,  say. 

3  4  Let  them  confounded  be,  and  shamed 

That  for  my  soul  have  sought ; 
Who  plot  my  hurt,  turned  back  be  they 
And  to  confusion  brought. 

4  5  Let  them  be  like  unto  the  chaff 

That  flies  before  the  wind  ; 

And  let  the  angei  of  the  LORD 

Pursue  them  hard  behind. 

5  6  With  darkness  cover  Thou  their  way. 

And  let  it  slipp'rv  prove  ; 
And  let  the  angel  of  the  LORD 
Pursue  them  from  above. 


PSALM    XXXV.  71 

6  7  For  they  without  a  cause  for  me 

Have  laid  their  secret  snare  ; 
And  they  a  pit  without  a  cause 
Did  for  my  soul  prepare. 

7  S  At  unawares  shall  ruin  come, 

And  then  he  shall  be  caught 

Within  the  net  he  hid  for  me, 

And  to  destruction  brought. 

S  ,  9  I  '11  in  Jehovah  joy,  and  glad 
In  His  salvation  be  ; 
10  And  all  my  bones  shall  say,  who  is, 
Jehovah,  like  to  Thee  ? 

9  Who  dost  the  poor  set  free  from  him 

That  is  for  him  too  strong. 
The  poor  and  needy  from  the  man 
That  spoils  and  does  him  wrong  } 

10  II  False  witnesses  against  me  rose, 

And  unknown  charges  made  ; 
12  They,  to  the  spoiling  of  my  soul, 
Me  ill  for  good  repaid. 

1 1  13  But  as  for  me,  when  they  were  sick, 

In  sackcloth  sad  I  mourned  ; 
My  humbled  soul  did  fast  ;  my  prayer 
Into  my  bosom  turned. 

12  14  I  bore  myself  as  for  a  friend. 

Or  brother  dear  to  me  ; 
As  one  who  for  a  mother  mourns, 
I  bowed  down  heavily. 

13  15  But  in  my  trouble  they  rejoiced. 

And  they  together  met ; 
The  abjects  vile  together  did 
Themselves  against  me  set. 


72  PSALM    XXXV. 

14  I  knew  it  not ;  they  did  me  tear, 

And  quiet  would  not  be. 
i6  With  mocking-  hypocrites  at  feasts 
They  gnashed  their  teeth  at  me. 

15  17  How  long-,  O  Lord,  wilt  Thou  look  on  ? 

From  ruins  they  intend 
Preserve  my  soul,  from  lions  young 
My  precious  life  defend. 

16  18  I  ever  will  give  thanks  to  Thee, 

In  the  assembly  great ; 
And  where  much  people  gathered  are 
Thy  praises  forth  will  set. 

17  19  Let  not  my  wrongful  enemies 

In  pride  rejoice  o'er  me  ; 
Nor  let  them  wink  with  scornful  eye, 
Who  hate  me  causelessly. 

18  20  For  peace  they  do  not  speak  at  all ; 

But  crafty  plots  prepare 
Against  all  those  within  the  land 
That  meek  and  quiet  are. 

19  21  Their  mouths  they  open  wide  at  me  ; 

They  say.  Ha,  ha  !  we  see. 
22  LORD,  Thou  hast  seen,  hold  not  Thy 
Lord,  be  not  far  from  me.      [peace  ; 

20  23  Stir   up   Thyself;    wake,    that    Thou 

Judgment  to  me  afford,  [mayst 

Even  to  my  cause,  O  Thou  that  art 
My  only  God  and  Lord, 

21  24  Jehovah,  O  my  God,  judge  me 

In  Thine  own  righteousness  ; 
And  let  them  not  their  joy  'gainst  me 
Triumphantly  express. 


PSALM   XXXVI.  73 

23  25  Nor  let  them  say  within  their  hearts, 
Ah,  we  would  have  it  thus  ; 
Nor  suffer  them  to  say  that  he 
Is  swallowed  up  by  us. 

23  26  Shamed  and  confounded  shall  they  be 

That  at  my  hurt  are  glad  ;  [all 

And  those  who  'gainst  me  boast  shall 
With  shame  and  scorn  be  clad. 

24  27  Let  them  that  love  my  righteous  cause 

Be  glad,  and  shout,  nor  cease 
To  say,  Jehovah  be  extolled. 
Who  loves  His  servant's  peace. 

25  2S  And  with  my  tongue  I  will  proclaim 

To  all  the  world  Thy  praise, 
And  of  Tky  righteousness  to  speak 
My  voice  each  day  I'll  raise. 

Psalm  XXXVI.     C.  M. 

1  'T'HE  trespass  of  the  wicked  man 

1      To  my  heart  testifies  : 
Undoubtedly  the  fear  of  God 
Is  not  before  his  eyes. 

2  2  Because  himself  he  flattereth 

In  his  own  blinded  eyes 
The  hatefulness  shall  not  be  found 
Of  his  iniquities. 

3  3  Words  from  his  mouth  proceeding  are, 

Fraud  and  iniquity  ; 
He  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good, 
Hath  left  off  utterly. 

4  4  He  mischief,  lying  on  his  bed. 

Most  cunningly  doth  plot ; 
He  sets  himself  in  ways  not  good  ; 
111  he  abhorreth  not. 


74 


PSALM    XXXVII. 


5  5  Thy  mercy,  LORD,  is  in  the  heavens  ; 

Thy  truth  doth  reach  the  clouds. 

6  Thy  justice  is  like  mountains  great ; 

Thy  judgments  deep  as  floods  ; 

6  LORD,  Thou  preservest  man  and  beast. 

7  How  precious  is  Thy  grace, 

O  God  !  in  shadow  of  Thy  wings 
Men's  sons  their  trust  shall  place. 

7  8  They  with  the  fatness  of  Thy  house 

Shall  be  well  satisfied  ; 
From  rivers  of  Thy  pleasures  Thou 
Wilt  drink  to  them  provide. 

8  9  Because  of  life  the  fountain  pure 

Remains  alone  with  Thee  ; 
And  in  that  purest  light  of  Thine 
We  clearly  light  shall  see. 

9  ID  Thy  loving-kindness  unto  them 

Continue  that  Thee  know  ; 
And  still  on  men  upright  in  heart 
Thy  righteousness  bestow. 

10  II  Let  not  the  foot  of  cruel  pride 

Come,  and  against  me  stand ; 
And  let  me  never  be  removed 
By  men  of  wicked  hand. 

11  12  There,  fallen  to  the  earth,  are  they 

That  work  iniquities  ; 
Cast  down  they  are,  and  never  shall 
Be  able  to  arise. 

Psalm  XXXVII.     C.  M. 

1      UOR  evil-doers  fret  thou  not 
-T      Thyself  unquietly  ; 

Nor  do  thou  envy  bear  to  them 
That  work  iniquity. 


PSALM   XXXVII.  75 

2  2  For,  as  the  grass  that  groweth  up, 

Soon  b(j  cut  down  shall  the)^ ; 
And  like  the  green  and  tender  herb 
They  wither  shall  away. 

3  3  Upon  Jehovah  set  thy  trust, 

And  be  thou  doing  good. 
And  so  thou  in  the  land  shalt  dwell 
And  verily  have  food. 

4  4  Joy  in  Jehovah,  and  He  '11  give 

Thy  heart's  desire  to  thee. 
5  Thy  way  leave  with  the  LORD,  Him 
It  bring  to  pass  shall  He.         [trust ; 

5  6  And  like  the  morning  light.  He  shall 

Thy  righteousness  display ; 
And  He  thy  judgment  shall  bring  forth, 
Like  noon-tide  of  the  day. 

6  7  Rest  in  Jehovah,  wait  for  Him 

With  patience  ;  do  not  fret 
For  him,  who,  prosp'ring  in  his  way, 
Success  in  sin  doth  get. 

7  8  Do  thou  from  anger  cease,  and  wrath 

See  thou  forsake  also  ; 
Fret  not  thyself  in  any  wise. 
That  evil  thou  shouldst  do. 

8  9  For  those  that  evil-doers  are 

Shall  be  cut  off  and  fall ; 
But  those  that  on  Jehovah  wait 
The  earth  inherit  shall. 

9  ID  For  yet  a  little  while,  and  then 

The  wicked  shall  not  be  ; 
His  place  thou  shalt  consider  well, 
But  it  thou  shalt  not  see. 


TO  PSALM   XXXVII. 

10  II  But  by  inheritance  the  earth 

The  meek  ones  shall  possess  ; 
They  also  shall  delight  themselves 
In  an  abundant  peace. 

11  12  The  wicked  gnashes  with  his  teeth, 

And  plots  the  just  to  slay  ; 
13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him,  because, 
At  hand  He  sees  his  day. 

12  14  The  wicked  have  drawn  out  the  sword, 

And  bent  their  bow  to  slay 
The  poor  and  needy  and  to  kill 
The  men  of  upright  way. 

13  IS  Their    sword    shall    enter   their   own 

Their  bows  shall  broken  be.    [heart ; 
16  The  just  man's  mite  excels  the  wealth 
That  many  wicked  see. 

14  17  For  sinners'  arms  shall  broken  be  ; 

The  LORD  the  just  sustains. 
18  Jehovah  knows  the  upright's  days; 
Their  heritage  remains. 

15  19  They  shall  not  be  ashamed  when  they 

The  evil  time  do  see  ; 
And  when  the  days  of  famine  are, 
They  satisfied  shall  be. 

16  20  But  wicked  men,  Jehovah's  foes, 

As  fat  of  lambs  decay  ; 
They  shall  consume,  yea,  into  smoke 
They  shall  consume  away. 

17  21  The  wicked  borrows,  but  the  same 

Again  he  doth  not  pay  ; 
Whereas  the  righteous  mercy  shows, 
And  gives  his  own  away. 


PSALM    XXXVII.  77 

18  22  For  all  such  as  be  blessed  of  Him 

The  earth  inherit  shill ; 
And  they  that  are  accursed  of  Him 
Shall  to  destruction  fall, 

19  23  Man's  footsteps  by  Jehovah  are 

Established  all  arig-ht ; 
And  in  the  way  wherein  he  walks 
He  greatly  doth  delight. 

20  24  Although  he  fall,  yet  shall  he  not 

Be  cast  down  utterly; 
Because  Jehovah  with  His  hand 
Upholds  him  mightily. 

21  25  I  have  been  young  and  now  am  old, 

Yet  have  I  never  seen 
The  just  man  left,  nor  that  his  seed 
For  bread  have  beggars  been. 

22  26  He  's  ever  merciful,  and  lends  ; 

His  seed  is  blessed  therefore. 
27  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good, 
And  dwell  for  evermore. 

23  28  Jehovah  judgment  loves,  His  saints 

Leaves  not  in  any  case  ; 
They  are  kept  ever  ;  but  cut  off 
Shall  be  the  sinner's  race. 

2-4  29  The  just  inherit  shall  the  land, 
And  ever  in  it  dwell. 
30  The  just    man's  mouth  doth  wisdom 
speak, 
His  tongue  doth  judgment  tell. 

2531  Within  his  heart  is  his  God's  law  ; 
His  steps  slide  not  away. 
32  The  wicked  man  doth  watch  the  just 
And  seeketh  him  to  slay. 


78  PSALM  XXXVIII. 

26  33  Jehovah  will  not  him  forsake, 

Nor  leave  him  in  his  hands  ; 
The  righteous  will  He  not  condemn, 
When  he  in  judgment  stands. 

27  34  Wait  on  Jehovah,  keep  His  way, 

And  thee  exalt  shall  He 
Earth  to  inherit ;  when  cut  off 
The  wicked  thou  shalt  see. 

2835  I  saw  the  wicked  great  in  power, 
Spread  like  a  green  bay-tree. 
36  He  passed,  yea,  was  not ;  him  I  sought, 
But  found  he  could  not  be. 

2937  Mark  thou  the  perfect,  and  behold 
The  man  of  uprightness  ; 
Because  that  surely  of  this  man 
The  latter  end  is  peace. 

30  38  But  those  that  sinners  are  shall  all 

Destroyed  together  be  ; 
The  wicked's  end  shall  be  cut  off 
Throughout  eternity. 

31  39  But  the  salvation  of  the  just 

Is  from  the  LORD  above  ; 
And  in  the  time  of  their  distress 
Their  stronghold  He  doth  prove. 

32  40  Jehovah  helps  and  rescues  them  ; 

He  doth  them  free  and  save 
From  wicked  men  ;  because  in  Him 
Their  confidence  they  have. 

Psalm  XXXVIII.     C.  M. 

EHOVAH,  in  Thine  anger  great. 
Do  Thou  rebuke  me  not  ; 

Nor  on  me  lay  Thy  chast'ning  hand, 
In  Thy  displeasure  hot. 


J 


PSALM  XXXVIII.  79 

2  2  For  in  me  fast  Thine  arrows  stick  ; 

Thy  hand  doth  press  me  sore  ; 

3  Because  of  Thy  wrath,  in  my  flesh 

No  soundness  have  i  more. 

3  Nor  in  my  bones  is  any  rest, 

For  sin  that  I  have  done  ; 

4  My  sins,  a  burden,  weigh  me  down. 

They  'bove  my  head  are  gone. 

•t      5  My  v.'ounds  are  putrid  and  corrupt, 
My  folly  makes  it  so. 
6  I  troubled  am,  and  much  bowed  down. 
All  day  I  mourning  go. 

5  7  For  inflammation  great  so  fills 

My  loins  with  burning  pain, 

That  in  my  weak  and  weary  flesh 

No  soundness  doth  remain. 

6  8  So  very  feeble  and  infirm 

And  sorely  crushed  am  I, 
That  through  disquiet  of  my  heart 
I  make  loud  moan  and  cry. 

7  9  O  Lord,  before  Thine  eyes  is  all 

That  is  desired  by  me. 
And  of  my  heart  the  secret  groans 
Not  hidden  are  from  Thee. 

8  lo  My  heart  doth  pant  incessantly, 

My  strength  doth  quite  decay  ; 
As  for  mine  eyes,  their  wonted  light 
Is  from  me  gone  away. 

9  II  My  lovers  and  my  friends  do  stand 

At  distance  from  my  sore  ; 
And  those  do  stand  aloof  that  were 
Kinsmen  and  kind  before. 


8o  PSALM   XXXVIII. 

10  12  Yea,  they  that  seek  my  life  lay  sPxares  ; 

Who  seek  to  do  me  wrong 
Speak  mischief,  and  deceitful  things 
Imagine  all  day  long. 

11  13  But,  as  one  deaf,  that  heareth  not, 

I  suffered  all  to  pass  ; 
I  as  a  dumb  man  did  become, 
Whose  mouth  not  opened  was  ; 

12  14  As  one  that  hears  not,  in  whose  mouth 

Are  no  replies  at  all. 
15  For,  LORD,  I  hope  in  Thee ;  O  Lord 
My  God,  Thou  'It  hear  my  call. 

13  16  For  I  said,  hear  me,  lest  they  should 

Rejoice  o'er  me  with  pride  ; 
And  o'er  me  magnify  themselves. 
What  time  my  foot  doth  slide. 

14  17  Because  I  ready  am  to  halt, 

My  grief  I  ever  see  ; 
18  For  I  '11  declare  my  sin,  and  grieve 
For  mine  iniquity. 

15  19  But  yet  mine  en'mies  lively  are, 

And  strong  are  they  beside  ; 
And  they  that  hate  me  wrongfully 
Are  greatly  multiplied. 

16  20  And  they  for  good  that  render  ill. 

As  en"mies,  me  withstood  ; 
Yea,  even  for  this,  because  that  I 
Do  follow  what  is  good. 

17  21  Jehovah,  leave  me  not ;  my  God, 

P"ar  froin  me  never  be. 
22  O  Lord,  who  my  salvation  art. 
Haste  to  give  help  to  me. 


PSALM   XXXIX.  8l 

Psalm  XXXIX.     CM. 

1  i   SAID,  my  ways  I '11  guard  with  care, 
1       Lest  with  my  tong-ue  I  sin  ; 

In  sight  of  wicked  men  my  mouth 
With  bridle  I  '11  keep  in, 

2  2  With  silence  I  as  dumb  became  ; 

I  did  myself  restrain 
From    speaking    good  ;  but   then  the 
Increased  was  my  pain.  [more 

3  3  My  heart  within  me  waxed  hot ; 

And  while  I  musing  was, 
The  fire  did  burn  ;  and  from  my  tongue 
These  words  I  did  let  pass  : 

4  4  Mine  end,  and  measure  of  my  days, 

Jehovah,  to  me  show 
What  is  the  same  ;  that  I  thereby 
My  frailty  well  may  know. 

5  5  Lo,    Thou    my    days  a  hand-breadth 

Mine  age  is  in  Thine  eye       [mad'st. 
As  nothing  ;  sure  each  man  at  best 
Is  wholly  vanity. 

6  6  Sure  each  man  walks  in  a  vain   show  ; 

They  vex  themselves  in  vain  ; 
He   heaps   up   wealth,    and  doth   not 
To  whom  it  shall  pertain.        [know 

7  7  And  now,  O  Lord,  what  wait  I  for  ? 

My  hope  is  fixed  on  Thee. 
8  Free  me  from  all  my  trespasses ; 
The  fool's  scorn  make  not  me. 

8  9  Dumb  am  I,  op'ning  not  my  mouth, 

Because  this  work  is  Thine, 
lo  Thy  stroke  take  from  me  ;  by  the  blow 
Of  Thy  hand  I  do  pine. 


82  PSALM  XXXIX. 

O     II  When  with  rebukes  Thou  dost  correct 
Man  for  iniquity, 
Like  moth  Thou  dost  his  beauty  waste; 
Each  man  is  vanity. 

10  12  Regard  my  cry,  LORD,  at  my  tears 

And  prayers  not  silent  be  ; 
I  sojourn  as  my  fathers  all, 
And  stranger  am  with  Thee. 

1 1  13  O  spare  Thou  me,  that  I  my  strength 

Recover  may  again, 
Before  from  hence  I  do  depart, 
And  here  no  more  remain. 


Psalm  XXXIX.    8s  &  7s. 

I  WILL  of  my  ways  be  heedful. 
That  I  sin  not  with  my  tongue  ; 
For  my  mouth  a  curb  is  needful, 
While  the  wicked  round  me  throng. 

2  Thus  I  said,  and  dumb  remained  ; 

From  my  lips  no  sound  was  heard  ; 
From  good  words  I  even  refrained, 
But  my  inmost  soul  was  stirred. 

3  Long  my  heart  was  in  me  burning. 

Ere  the  smothered  flames  outbrake, 
And,  th'  enkindled  words  returning. 
Thus  impatiently  I  spake  : 

4  Teach  me,  LORD,  the  number  meting 

Of  my  days,  how  brief  it  is  ; 
Make  me  see  and  know  how  fleeting. 
Vain  and  sad  a  life  is  this. 

5  Life  a  span  is  at  the  longest ; 

Mine  is  nothing  unto  Thee  ; 


PSALM   XL.  83 

In  his  best  estate  and  strongest 
Man  is  only  vanity. 

6  6  Yea,  he  fleeting  past  us  goeth 

In  a  shadow  brief  and  vain, 
Heaping  riches  ;  but  none  knoweth 
Who  shall  gather  them  again. 

7  7  And  where,  Lord,  is  my  reliance  ? 

All  my  hope  is  fixed  on  Thee. 
8  From  my  sin  and  the  defiance 
Of  the  foolish,  save  Thou  me. 

8  9 1,  because  it  was  Thy  pleasure, 

Murmured  not,  nor  silence  broke  * 
10  Yet  remove  Thy  plague  ;  o'er  measure 
Is  Thy  hand's  consuming  stroke. 

9  1 1  When  for  sin  or  slighted  duty 

Man  corrected  is  by  Thee, 
But  a  moth-worn  robe  his  beauty, 
And  but  vanity  is  he. 

10  12  See  my  tears,  regard  my  danger  ;  • 

Hear,  Jehovah,  all  my  prayer  ; 
For  a  sojourner  and  stranger, 
Am  I,  as  my  fathers  were. 

1 1  13  Spare  me,  yet  a  little  spare  me, 

To  recover  strength,  before 
Thy  dread  summons  hence   shall  bear 
To  be  seen  on  earth  no  more,     [me, 


Psalm  XL.     C.  M. 

UPON  Jehovah  I  did  wait. 
And  patiently  did  bear  ; 
At  length  to  me  He  did  incline* 
My  voice  and  cry  to  hear. 


84  PSALM   XL. 

2  2  He  took  me  from  a  fearful  pit. 

And  from  the  miry  clay, 
And  on  a  rock  He  set  my  feet, 
Establishing  my  way. 

3  3  He  put  a  new  song  in  my  mouth, 

Our  God  to  magnify  ; 
Many  shall  see  it,  and  shall  fear, 
And  on  the  LORD  rely. 

4  4  O  blessed  is  the  man  who  in 

Jehovah  doth  confide, 
Respecting  not  the  proud,  nor  such 
As  turn  to  lies  aside. 

5  5  My  God,  Jehovah,  many  are 

The  wonders  Thou  hast  done  ; 
Thy  gracious  thoughts  to  us- ward  far 
Above  all  thoughts  are  gone. 

6  In  order  none  can  reckon  them 

To  Thee  ;  if  them  declare 
And  speak  of  them  I  would,  they  more 
Than  can  be  numbered  are. 

7  6  Mine  ears  Thou  opened  hast;  and  Thou 

Nooff'ring  hast  desired  ; 
Nor  sacrifice  ;  sin-off'ring  Thou 
And  burnt,  hast  not  required. 

8  7  Then  unto  Thee  these  were  my  words: 

I  come  ;  behold  and  see, 
Within  the  volume  of  the  book 
It  written  is  of  me  : 

9  8  To  do  Thy  will  I  take  delight, 

0  Thou  my  God  that  art  ; 
Yea,  that  most  holy  law  of  Thine 

1  have  within  my  heart. 


PSALM    XL.  »3 

10  9  Within  the  congregation  great 

I  righteousness  did  preach  ; 
Lo  !  Thou  dost  know,  O  LORD,  that  I 
Did  not  refrain  my  speech. 

11  10  I  never  did  within  my  heart 

Conceal  Thy  righteousness ; 
I  Thy  salvation  have  declared, 
And  shown  Thy  faithfulness  ; 

12  Thy  kindness,  which  most  loving  is, 

Concealed  have  not  I, 
Nor  from  the  congregation  great 
Have  hid  Thy  verity. 

13  II  Thy  tender  mercies,  LORD,  from  me, 

0  do  Thou  not  restrain  ; 

Thy  loving  kindness  and  Thy  truth, 
Let  them  me  still  maintain. 

14  12  For  ills  past  reck'ning  compass  me, 

And  mine  iniquities 
Such  hold  upon  me  taken  have, 

1  cannot  lift  mine  eyes. 

15  They  more  than  hairs  are  on  my  head, 

Thence  is  my  heart  dismayed. 
13  Be  pleased,  O  LORD,  to  rescue  me  ; 
LORD,  hasten  to  mine  aid. 

16  14  Shamed  and  confounded  shall  they  be 

That  seek  my  soul  to  kill  ; 
Yea,  they  shall  backward  driven  be, 
And  shamed,  that  wish  me  ill. 

17  15  For  a  reward  of  this  their  shame, 

Confounded  they  shall  be. 
That  in  this  manner  scoffing  say, 
Aha,  aha  !  to  me. 


86  PSALM  XLI. 

18  i6  In  Thee  let  all  be  glad  and  joy, 

Who  seeking  Thee  abide  ; 
Who  Thy  salvation  love,  say  still, 
The  LORD  be  magnified. 

19  17  I  'm  poor  and  needy,  yet  the  Lord 

Of  me  a  care  doth  take  ; 
Thou  who  my  help  and  Saviour  art, 
My  God,  no  tarrying  make. 


Psalm  XLI.      C.  M. 

1  DLESSED  is  the  man  that  carefully 
J3  Considereth  the  poor  ; 

Jehovah,  in  his  day  of  ill, 
Deliv'rance  will  secure. 

2  2  The  LORD  will  guard,  save  him  alive ; 

On  earth  he  blessed  shall  live  ; 
And  to  his  enemies'  desire 
Thou  wilt  him  never  give. 

3  3  Upon  his  couch  of  languishing, 

The  LORD  will  give  him  strength  ; 
And  in  his  sickness  sore.  Thou  wilt 
Make  all  his  bed  at  length. 

4  4  I  said,  Jehovah.  O  do  Thou 

Thy  mercy  show  to  me  ; 
O  do  Thou  heal  my  soul,  because 
I  have  offended  Thee. 

5  5  Those  that  to  me  are  enemies 

Of  me  do  evil  say  ; 
When  shall  he  die,  that  so  his  name 
May  perish  quite  away  ? 

6  6  To  see  me  if  he  comes,  he  speaks 

Vain  words ;  but  then  his  heart 


PSALM   XLII,  87 

Heaps  mischief  to  it,  which  he  tells, 
When  forth  he  doth  depart. 

7  7  My  haters,  jointly  whispering, 

'Gainst  me  my  hurt  devise. 
8  Disease,  say  they,  cleaves  fast  to  him; 
He  lies,  and  shall  not  rise. 

8  9  Yea,  even  mine  own  familiar  friend, 

On  v/hom  1  did  rely. 
Who  ate  my  bread,  even  he  his  heel 
Against  me  lifted  high. 

9  10  But  Thou,  Jehovah,  pity  me, 

And  up  again  me  raise. 
That  I  may  justly  them  requite 
According  to  their  ways. 

10  II  By  this  I  know  that  certainly 

I  favored  am  by  Thee  ; 

Because  my  hateful  enemy 

Triumphs  not  over  me. 

1 1  12  But  as  for  me.  Thou  me  uphold'st 

In  mine  integrity  ; 
And  me  before  Thy  countenance 
Thou  sett'st  continually. 

12  13  Jehovah,  God  of  Israel, 

Be  blessed  for  ever  then, 
From  age  to  age  eternally. 
Amen,  yea,  and  amen. 


A 


Psalm  XLII.    C.  M. 

S  for  the  water-brooks  the  hart 
Doth  pant  exceedingly, 

So,  in  its  longing,  O  my  God, 
My  soul  pants  after  Thee. 


88  PSALM    XLII. 

2  2  My  soul  for  God,  the  living-  God, 

Doth  thirst  ;  when  shall  1  near 
Before  Thy  countenance  approach, 
And  in  God's  sight  appear  ? 

3  3  My  tears  have  unto  me  been  meat 

Both  in  the  night  and  day, 
While  unto  me  incessantly, 
Where  is  thy  God  ?  they  say. 

4  My  soul  within  me  is  poured  out, 

When  this  I  think  upon  ; 
Because  that  with  the  multitude 
I  heretofore  had  gone  ; 

5  4  With  them  into  God's  house  I  went 

With  voice  of  joy  and  praise  ; 
Yea,  with  the  multitude  that  kept 
The  solemn  holy  days, 

6  5  O  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Why  in  me  so  dismayed  ? 
Trust  God,  for  I  shall  praise  Him  yet. 
His  count'nance  is  mine  aid. 

7  6  My  God,  my  soul 's  cast  down  in  me  ; 

Remember  Thee  I  will, 
From      Jordan-land,      the      Hermon- 
And  from  the  Mizar-hill.      [mounts, 

8  7  At  sounding-  of  Thy  water-spouts 

Deep  unto  deep  doth  call ; 
Thy  breaking  waves  pass  over  me, 
Yea,  and  Thy  billows  all. 

9  8  Jehovah  yet  His  tender  love 

Comm-and  will  in  the  day  ; 
His  song:  is  with  me  in  the  night ; 
To  God,  my  life,  I  '11  pray. 


PSALM    XLII,  «9 

10  9  I  '11  say  to  God,  my  rock,  O  why 

Dost  Thou  forget  me  so  ? 

And  for  oppression  of  my  foes 

Why  do  I  mourning  go  ? 

11  10  'T  is  as  a  sword  within  my  bones, 

When  my  foes  me  upbraid  ; 
And  when  by  them.  Where  is  thy  God? 
Is  daily  to  me  said. 

12  II  O  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

Why  so  disturbed  in  me  ?  [God, 

Trust  God,  1  '11  praise  Him   yet ;  my 
Health  of  my  face  is  He. 

Psalm  XLII.     L.  M. 

1  AS  pants  the  hart  for  water-brooks, 

ii     So  pants  my  soul,  O  God,  for  Thee  , 

2  My  soul  for  God  has  thirsty  been, 

And  longs  the  living  God  to  see, 

2  When  shall  I  to  God's  presence  come.? 

3  My  tears  have  fed  me  night  and  day, 
While  all  the  day  in  mockery, 

0  where  is  now  thy  God?  they  say. 

3  When  I  with  crowds  to  God's  house  go, 

1  '11  this  recall,  my  soul  pour  out ; 

4  I  '11  lead  them  on  with  voice  of  joy. 

In  songs  of  praise  and  festal  shout. 

4  5  Why,  O  my  soul,  art  thou  cast  down? 

Why  in  me  art  thou  so  dismayed? 

Wait  thou  for  God,  I  will  Him  praise; 

His  countenance  shall  be  mine  aid. 

5  6  My  God,  my  soul  is  still  cast  down  ; 

Remember  Thee   I  therefore  will 
In  Jordan-land,  in  Hermon-mounts, 
And  when  upon  the  Mizar-hill. 


go  PSALM   XLIII. 

6  7  Deep  calls  to  deep  at  Thy  floods''  voice: 

Thy  waves  and  billows  passed  o'er 
me. 
8  By  day  Jehovah  grace  commands, 

His  song  by  night  shall  with  me  be. 

7  9  I  '11  pray  to  God  who  is  my  life ; 

And  unto  God,  my  rock,  I  '11  say  : 
Why  me  forget?     must  I  still  mourn 
My  foes'  oppression  every  day? 

8  lo  My  bones  are  pierced  as  by  a  sword, 

When  enemies  do  me  upbraid, 
And  when  to  me,  Where  is  thy  God? 
By  them  in  scorn  is  daily  said. 

9  II  Why,  O  my  soul,  art  thou  cast  down? 

And  what  should  so  disquiet  thee? 
Wait  Thou  for  God,  1  will  Him  praise; 
My  God  and  saving  help  is  He. 


Psalm  XLIII.    C.  M. 

AGAINST  a  cruel  nation  plead 
My  cause,  O  God  ;  judge  me ; 
From  man  deceitful  and  unjust 
O  do  Thou  set  me  free. 

2  For  Thou  the  God  art  of  my  strength; 

Why  thrust  me  then  away  ? 
And  for  oppression  of  the  foe 
Why  mourn  I  all  the  day  ? 

3  O  send  Thy  light  forth,  and  Thy  truth; 

Let  them  be  guides  to  me. 
And  bring  me  to  Thy  holy  hill. 
Even  where  Thy  dwellings  be.. 


PSALM  .\LIV.  91 

4  4  Then  will  I  to  God's  altar  go, 

To  God,  my  chiefest  joy  ; 
Yea,  God,  my  God,  Thy  name  to  praise 
My  harp  I  will  employ. 

5  5  O  why  art  thou  cast  down,  my  soul? 

Why  so  disturbed  in  me?  [God, 

Trust  God,   I  '11  praise  Him  yet ;  my 
Health  of  my  face  is  He. 


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Psalm  XLIV.    C.  M. 

GOD,  we  with  our  ears  have  heard,* 
Our  fathers  have  us  told. 
The  work  that  in  their  days  Thou  didst, 
Even  in  the  days  of  old. 


2  Thy  hand  did  drive  the  nations  out, 

And  plant  them  in  their  place  ; 

Thou  didst  afflict  the  peoples  all. 

But  them  Thou  didst  increase. 

3  For  neither  got  their  sword  the  land. 

Nor  did  their  arm  them  save ; 
Thy  right  hand,  arm,  light  of  Thy  face; 
For  Thy  grace  conquest  gave. 

4  Thou  art  my  King ;  O  mighty  God 

Deliv'rances  command  [crush 

5  For  Jacob ;   we   through    Thee   shall 

Those  that  against  us  stand. 

We,    through    Thy  name,  shall  iread 
down  those 
That  risen  against  us  have  ; 

6  For  in  my  bow  I  shall  not  trust. 

Nor  sh^  my  sword  me  save. 


92  PSALM    XLIV. 

6  7  But  from  our  foes  Thou  hast  us  saved, 

Our  haters  put  to  shame. 
8  In  God  we  all  the  day  do  boast, 
And  ever  praise  Thy  name. 

7  9  But  now  we  are  cast  off  by  Thee, 

And  us  Thou  putt'st  to  shame  ; 
And  when  our  armies  do  go  forth 
Thou  go'st  not  with  the  same. 

S     ID  Thou  mak'st  us  from  the  enemy, 
Faint-hearted,  to  turn  back  ; 
And  they  who  hate  us,  for  themselves 
Our  spoils  away  do  take. 

9  II  Like  sheep  for  meat  Thou  gavest  us  ; 

'Mong  nations  cast  we  be, 
r2  Thou  didst  for  nought  Thy  people  sell; 
Their  price  enriched  not  Thee. 

10  13  Thou  ma.kest  us  a  vile  reproach 

To  all  our  neighbors  near  ; 
Derision  and  a  scorn  to  them 
That  round  about  us  are. 

11  14  A  by-word  also  Thou  dost  us 

Among  the  nations  make  ; 
The  peoples,  in  contempt  and  spite, 
At  us  their  heads  do  shake. 

12  15  Before  me  my  confusion  doth 

Abide  continually ; 
And  of  my  countenance  the  shame 
Doth  wholly  cover  me. 

13  16  For  voice  of  him  that  doth  reproach 

And  speaketh  blasphemy  ; 
Because  of  the  avenging  foe, 
And  cruel  enemy.    ^ 


PSALM    XLV.  93 

14  17  All  this  is  come  on  us,  yet  we 

Have  not  forgotten  Thee  ; 
Nor  falsely  in  1  hy  covenant 
Behaved  ourselves  have  we. 

15  18  Our  heart  is  not  turned  back,  nor  have 

Our  steps  from  Thy  way  strayed  ; 
19  Though  us  Thou  bre'ak'st  in  dragon's 
place, 
And  cover'dst  with  death's  shade. 

16  20  If  we  God's  Name  forgot,  or  stretched 

To  a  strange  god  our  hands, 
21  Shall  not  God  search  this  out?  for  He 
Heart's  secrets  understands. 

17  22  Vea,  for  Thy  sake  we're  killed  all  day; 

Counted  as  slaughter-sheep ; 
23  Rise,  Lord,  cast  us  not  ever  off; 
Awake,  why  dost  Thou  sleep  ? 

18  24  O  wherefore  hidest  Thou  Thy  face 

Forgett'st  our  case  distressed, 

25  And  our  oppression  ?  for  our  soul 

Is  to  the  dust  down  pressed. 

19  Our  body  also  on  the  earth 

Fast  cleaving,  hold  doth  take. 

26  Rise  for  our  help,  and  us  redeem, 

Even  for  Thy  mercy's  sake. 


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Psalm  XLV.     C.  M. 

Y  heart  brings  forth  a  goodly  thing ; 

My  words  that  I  indite 
Concern  the  King;  my  tongue 's  a  pen 

Of  one  that  swift  doth  write. 


94  PSALM   XLV. 

2  2  Thou  fairer  art  than  sons  of  men  ; 

Into  Thy  lips  is  store 
Of  grace  infused  ;  God  therefore  Thee 
Hath  blessed  for  evermore, 

3  3  O  Thou  that  art  the  Mighty  One, 

Thy  sword  gird  on  Thy  thigh  ; 
Even  with  Thy  glory  excellent, 
And  with  Thy  majesty. 

4  4  For  meekness,  truth  and  righteousness, 

In  state  ride  prosp'rously, 
And  Thy  right  hand  shall  Thee  instruct 
In  things  that  fearful  be. 

5  5  Thine  arrows  sharply  pierce  the  heart 

Of  en'mies  of  the  King  ; 
And  under  Thy  subjection  they 
The  peoples  down  do  bring. 

6  6  For  ever  and  for  ever  is, 

O  God,  Thy  throne  of  might ; 
The  sceptre  of  Thy  kingdom  is 
A  sceptre  that  is  right. 

7  7  Thou  lovest  right,  and  hatest  ill ; 

For  God,  Thy  God,  even  He 
Above  Thy  fellows  hath  with  oil 
Of  joy  anointed  Thee. 

8  8  Of  aloes,  myrrh  and  cassia 

A  smell  Thy  garments  had  ; 
Out  of  the  iv'ry  palaces. 

Harp  strains  have  made  Thee  glad. 

9  9  Among  Thy  women  hon'rable. 

Kings'  daughters  are  at  hand  ; 
Upon  Thy  right  hand  doth  the  queen 
In  gold  of  Ophir  stand. 


PSALM  XLV.  95 

10  loO  daughter,  hearken  and  regard, 

And  do  thine  ear  incline  ; 
Likewise  forget  thy  father's  house^ 
And  people  that  are  thine  ; 

11  II  Then  of  the  King  desired  shall  be 

Thy  beauty  more  and  more  ; 
Because  He  is  thy  Lord,  do  thou 
Him  rev'rently  adore. 

12  12  The  daughter  there  of  Tyre  shall  be- 

With  gifts  and  off' rings  great ; 
Those  of  the  people  that  are  rich 
Thy  favor  shall  entreat. 

13  13  Behold,  the  daughter  of  the  King 

All  glorious  is  within  ; 
And  with  embroideries  of  gold 
Her  garments  wrought  have  been. 

14  14  She  shall  be  brought  before  the  King 

In  robes  with  needle  wrought ; 
Her  fellow-virgins  following 
Shall  unto  Thee  be  brought ; 

15  15  They  shall  be  brought  with  gladness 

And  mirth  on  every  side,  [great 

Into  the  palace  of  the  King, 
And  there  they  shall  abide. 

16  16  Instead  of  those  thy  fathers  dear, 

Thy  children  thou  mayst  take, 
And  in  all  places  of  the  earth 
Them  noble  princes  make. 

17  17  Thy  name  remembered  I  will  make. 

Through  ages  all  to  be  ; 
The  peoples  therefore  evermore 
Shall  praises  give  to  Thee. 


96  PSALM    XLV. 

Psalm  XLV.    S.  M. 


M 


Y  heart  inditing  is 
Good  matter  in  a  song; ; 
I  speak  the  things  that  I  have  made, 
Which  to  the  King  belong. 

My  tongue  shall  be  as  quick 

His  honor  to  indite, 
As  is  the  pen  of  any  scribe 

That  useth  fast  to  write. 

2  Thou  'rt  fairest  of  all  men  ; 

Grace  in  Thy  lips  doth  flow  ; 
And  therefore  blessings  evermore 
On  Thee  doth  God  bestow. 

3  Thy  sword  gird  on  Thy  thigh, 

Thou  that  art  most  of  might  ; 
Appear  in  dreadful  majesty, 
And  in  Thy  glory  bright. 

4  For  meekness,  truth  and  right, 

Ride  prosp'rously  in  state  ; 
And  Thy  right  hand  shall  teach  to  Thee 
Things  terrible  and  great, 

5  Tliy  shafts  shall  pierce  their  hearts 

That  foes  are  to  the  King  ; 
Whereby  into  subjection  Thou 
The  people  down  shalt  bring. 

6  Thy  royal  seat,  O  God, 

For  ever  shall  remain  ; 
The  sceptre  of  Thy  kingdom  doth 
All  righteousness  maintain. 

7  Thou  lovest  right,  hat'st  ill ; 

For  God,  Thy  God,  even  He, 
Above  Thy  fellows  hath  with  oil 
Of  joy  anointed  Thee. 


PSALM   XLV.  97 

9  8  Of  myrrh  and  spices  sweet 

A  smell  Thy  garments  had 
Out  of  the  iv'ry  palaces 

Harp  strains  have  made  Thee  glad. 

10  9  And  in  Thy  glorious  train 

Kings'  daughters  waiting  stand  ; 
And  Thy  fair  queen,  in  Ophir  gold, 
Doth  stand  at  Thy  right  hand. 

11  lo  O  daughter,  take  good  heed, 

Incline  and  give  good  ea,r  ; 
Thou  must  forget  thy  kindred  all, 
And  father's  house  most  dear. 

12  II  Thy  beauty  to  the  King 

Shall  then  delightful  be  ; 
And  do  thou  humbly  worship  Him, 
Because  thy  Lord  is  He. 

13  12  The  daughter  then  of  Tyre 

There  with  a  gift  shall  be ; 
And  all  the  wealthy  of  the  land 
Shall  make  their  suit  to  thee. 

14  13  The  daughter  of  the  King 

All  glorious  is  within  ; 
And  with  embroideries  of  gold 
Her  garments  wrought  have  been. 

15  14  She  Cometh  to  the  King 

In  robes  with  needle  wrought ; 
The  virgins  that  do  follow  her 
Shall  unto  Thee  be  brought. 

16  15  They  shall  be  brought  with  joy 

And  mirth  on  every  side, 
Into  the  palace  of  the  King, 
And  there  they  shall  abide. 


98  PriALM  XLVI. 

17  i6  And  in  thy  father's  stead, 

Thy  children  thou  mayst  take, 
And  in  all  places  of  the  earth 
Them  noble  princes  make. 

18  17  I  will  show  forth  Thy  name 

To  generations  all ; 
The  peoples  therefore  evermore 
To  Thee  give  praises  shall. 

Psalm  XLVI.     C.  M. 

1  pOD  is  our  refuge  and  our  strength, 
VJ     In  straits  a  present  aid  ; 

2  Therefore,  although  the  earth  remove, 

We  will  not  be  afraid  ; 

2  Though  hills  amidst  the  seas  be  cast, 

3  Though  waters  roaring  make, 
And  troubled  be  ;  yea,  though  the  hills 

By  swelling  seas  do  shake. 

3  4  A  river  is,  whose  streams  make  glad 

The  city  of  our  God  ; 
The  holy  place,  where  the  Most  High 
Hath  made  His  own  abode. 

4  5  God  in  the  midst  of  her  doth  dwell ; 

Nothing  shall  her  remove  ; 
Yea,  God  to  her  a  helper  will, 
And  that  right  early,  prove. 

5  6  The    nations    raged,     the     kingdoms 

moved  ; 
His  voice  came,  earth  did  melt ; 
7  The  LORD  of  hosts,  yea,  Jacob's  God, 
Our  refuge,  with  us  dwelt. 

e     8  Come,    and    behold    what   wondrous 
Jehovah  here  hath  wrought  ;  [work? 


PSALM    XLVI.  99 

Come,  see  what  desolations  He 
Upon  the  earth  hath  brought. 

7  9  And  to  the  ends  of  all  the  earth 

Wars  into  peace  He  turns  ; 
The  bow  He  breaks,  the  spear  He  cuts, 
In  fire  the  chariot  burns. 

8  ID  Be  still,  and  know  that  T  am  God  ! 

Among-  the  nations  I 
Will  be  exalted  ;  I  on  earth 
Will  be  exalted  high. 

9  II  The  mightv  LORD  of  hosts  with  us 

Our  safety  doth  maintain  ; 
The  God  of  Jacob  doth  for  us 
A  refuge  high  remain. 

Psalm  XLVI.    8,  7  ;  8,  7  ;  8,  8,  7. 

1  r^OD  is  our  Refuge  and  our  Rock, 
vJ     Our  Help  in  tribulation — 

2  Therefore  we  will  not  fear  the  shock 

That  moves  the  world's  foundation. 
Let  mountains  be 
Sunk  in  the  sea  ; 

3  Its  waters  roar, 

And  shake  the  shore — 
Our  hearts  shall  ne'er  be  shaken. 

2  4  There  is  a  river  whose  pure  streams 

Make  glad  the  Holy  City  ; 
Hard  by  the  hill  it  glides  and  gleams, 
Where  dwells  the  God  of  Pity. 
5  Where  God  abides 

No  danger  hides ; 
Seems  He  withdrawn, 
At  break  of  dawn 
His  help  will  be  extended. 


lOO  PSALM    XLVII. 

3  6  The  nations  raged,  the  kingdoms  were 

In  turmoil  and  commotion  ; 
He  spake,  earth  melted  ;  ceased  the  stir 
And  madness  of  the  ocean. 
7  The  Lord  of  Hosts 

Defends  our  coasts ; 
In  perils  high 
To  Him  v.e  fly, 
And  Jacob's  God  protects  us. 

4  8  Come,  see  .lehovah's  works  of  peace — 

Who  wrought  earth's  desolations, 
9  Now  causing  wars  and  strifes  to  cease 
Among  all  tribes  and  nations  ; 

He  breaks  the  bow, 

The  spear  also  ; 

The  chariot  burns ; 

To  ashes  turns 
The  engines  of  destruction. 

5  ID  Be  still,  and  know  that  I  am  God  ! 

My  name  shall  be  exalted — 
I  '11  stretch  my  peace-restoring  rod 
O'er  nations  that  revolted. 
II  The  Lord  of  Hosts 

Defends  our  coasts  ; 
In  perils  high 
To  Him  we  fly, 
And  Jacob's  God  protects  us. 

Psalm  XLVII.    C.  M. 

1  A  LL  peoples  clap  your  hands  ;  to  God 
l\     With  voice  of  triumph  shout  ; 

2  For  dreadful  is  the  LORD  Most  High, 
Great  King  the  earth  throughout» 

2  3  He  '11  peoples  under  us  subdue, 

And  nations  'neath  our  feet ; 


PSALM   XLVII.  lOI 

4  Choose  Jacob's  glory,  whom  He  loved, 
Our  heritage  most  meet. 

S     5  God  is  with  shouts  gone  up,  the  LORD 
With  trumpets  sounding  high. 
6  Sing  praise  to  God,  sing  praise,  sing 
Praise  to  our  King,  sing  ye.  [praise, 

4  7  For  God  is  King  of  all  the  earth  ; 

With  knowledge  praise  express. 
8  God  rules  the  nations,  God  sits  on 
His  throne  of  holiness. 

5  9  The  people's  princes  gathered  are 

With  Abram's  God  to  be  ; 
Because  earth's  shields  to  God  belong- 
Exalted  high  is  He. 


Psalm  XLVII.     ys  &  6s. 

1     r|  CLAP  the  hand,  all  peoples  ! 
\J     Shout  triumph's  voice  to  God  ; 
2  The  LORD  xMost  High  is  dreadful, 
Great  King  o'er  earth  abroad. 

Because  the  earth's  defenders 
Belong  to  God  alone  ; 

They  all  belong  to  Jesus  ; 
He  's  the  Exalted  One. 


3  For  us  He  '11  rule  the  peoples, 

Put  nations  under  feet, 

4  And  choose  loved  Jacob's  glory, 

Our  heritage  most  meet. 

Because  the  earth's,  etc. 


!  PSALM   XLVIII. 

5  God  has  with  shout  ascended, 

The  LORD  with  trumpet's  sound  ; 

6  Praise  God,  sing  praise,  sing  praises, 

To  our  King  praise  resound. 
Because  the  earth's,  etc. 

7  For  God,  earth's  King,  is  reigning. 

In  psalms  His  praise  make  known ; 

8  God  ever  rules  the  nations, 

God  sits  on  holy  throne. 
Because  the  earth's,  etc. 

9  The  people's  chiefs  assemble. 

Who  Abram's  God  obey  ; 
Earth's  shields  their  God  are  owning, 
Exalt  Him  high  do  they. 
Because  the  earth's,  etc. 

Psalm  XLVIII.     C.  M. 

GREAT  is  Jehovah,  worthy  He 
I  s  to  be  praised  still, 
Within  the  city  of  our  God, 
Upon  His  holy  hill. 

2  Mount  Zion  is  most  beautiful, 

The  joy  of  all  the  lands  ; 
The  city  of  the  mighty  King 
Upon  the  north  side  stands. 

3  God  in  her  palaces  hath  made 

Himself  a  refuge  known. 

4  For,  lo,  the  kings  assembled  ;  they 

Together  by  have  gone. 

5  But  when  they  did  behold  the  same, 

They,  wond'ring  would  not  stay  ; 
But  being  troubled  at  the  sight 
They  thence  did  haste  away. 


PSALM   XLIX.  103 

5  6  Then,  seized  with  fear,  they  were  as 

Whom  travail-pain  o'ertakes  ;    [one 
7  As  stricken  by  the  eastern  wind 
That  ships  of  Tarshish  breaks. 

6  8  In  city  of  the  LORD  of  Hosts 

We  see,  as  we  were  told  ; 
In  our  God's  city,  that  our  God 
Will  ever  her  uphold. 

7  9  We  on  Thy  goodness  thought,  O  God, 

Within  Thy  holy  place. 
10  As  is  Thy  name,  O  God,  so  is 
To  ends  of  earth  Thy  praise  ; 

8  Thy  hand  is  full  of  righteousness. 
II      Let  Zion  mount  be  glad  ; 

Make  Judah's  daughters  joy,  because 
Thy  judgments  are  displayed. 

9  12  Walk  about  Zion,  and  go  round  ; 

The  high  towers  thereof  tell ; 

13  Consider  ye  her  palaces. 

And  mark  her  bulwarks  well ; 

10  That  ye  may  tell  posterity. 

14  For  this  God  doth  abide 
Our  God  for  evermore  ;  He  will 

Even  unto  death  us  guide. 

Psalm  XLIX.     C.  M. 

1  T  T  EAR  this,  all  people,  and  give  ear, 
11     All  in  the  world  that  dwell ; 

2  Both  low  and  high,  both  rich  and  poor, 

3  My  mouth  shall  wisdom  tell ; 

2  ]My  heart  shall  knowledge  meditate. 

4  I  will  incline  mine  ear 

To  parables  ;  and  on  the  harp 
My  sayings  dark  declare. 


I04  PSALM    XLIX. 

3  5  Amidst  those  days  that  evil  be, 

Why  should  I  fearing  doubt, 
When  crime  of  my  supplanters  doth 
Encompass  me  about  ? 

4  6  Whoe'er  they  be  that  in  their  wealth 

Their  confidence  do  pitch, 
And  boast  themselves,  because  they  are 
Become  exceeding  rich  ; 

5  7  Yet  none  of  these  his  brother  can 

Redeem  in  any  way  ; 
Nor  can  he  unto  God  for  him 
Sufficient  ransom  pay  ; 

6  8  For  their  soul's  purchase  costly  is  ; 

And  it  can  never  be 
9  That  still  he  should  for  ever  live. 
And  not  corruption  see. 

7  ID  Because  he  sees  that  wise  men  die, 

And  brutish  fools  also 
Do  perish,  and  their  wealth,  when  dead, 
To  others  they  let  go. 

8  II  Their    inward   thought    is  that   their 

And  dwelling  places  shall        [house 
Forever  stand  ;  and  they  their  lands 
By  their  own  names  do  call. 

9  12  But  man  in  honor  dvvelleth  not, 

He  's  like  the  beasts  that  die  ; 
13  Their  way  their  folly  is,  though  praised 
By  their  posteiity, 

10  14  Like  sheep  they  in  the  grave  are  laid, 

And  death  shall  them  devour  ; 

And  in  the  mornmg  upright  men 

Shall  over  them  have  power  ; 


PSALM   L.  105 

1 1  Their  beauty  from  their  dwelling  shall 

Consume  within  the  grave. 
15  But  from  death's  hand  God  will  me 
For  He  shall  me  receive.  [free, 

12  16  Be  not  afraid  when  one  gains  wealth, 

Whose  house  in  glory  grows  ; 
17  For  dying  he  takes  nothing  hence  ; 
No  glory  with  him  goes. 

13  18  Although  he  his  own  soul  did  bless. 

While  he  on  earth  did  live, 
(And  when  thou  to  thyself  do'st  well. 
Men  will  thee  praises  give,) 

14  19  He  to  his  fathers'  race  shall  go  ; 

They  never  shall  see  light. 
20  Man  honored,  wanting  knowledge,  is 
Like  beasts  that  perish  quite. 

Psalm  L.    C.  M. 

1  ]  EHOVAH,  God  of  gods,  did  speak, 
J       And  called  the  earth  upon, 

Even  from  the  rising  of  the  sun 
Unto  the  going  down. 

2  2  From  out  of  Zion,  His  own  hill, 

Where  the  perfection  high 
Of  beauty  is,  from  thence  hath  God 
Shined  forth  most  gloriously. 

iS     3  Our  God  assuredly  shall  come, 

Keep  silent  shall  not  He  ;       [storms 
Before    Him   fire    shall    waste,   great 
Shall  round  about  Him  be. 

4     4  He  to  the  heavens  above  shall  call, 
And  to  the  earth  below  ; 
That  of  His  people  He  to  all 
His  judgment  just  may  show. 


Io6  PSALM    L. 

5  5  Now  unto  Me  let  all  My  saints 

Together  gathered  be ; 
Those  that  by  sacrifice  have  made 
A  covenant  with  Me, 

6  6  And  then  the  heavens  shall  declare 

His  righteousness  abroad, 
Because  He  judgment  executes, 
None  else  is  Judge  but  God. 

7  7  Hear,  O  My  people,  and  I'll  speak; 

0  Israel,  by  name. 
Against  thee  I  will*  testify  ; 

God,  thine  own  God,  I  am. 

S     8  Not  for  thy  sacrifices  will 

1  blame  upon  thee  lay  ; 

Nor  for  burnt-offerings  of  thine, 
Before  Me  every  day. 

9  g  I  'II  take  no  bullock  nor  he-goats 

From  house  or  folds  of  thine  ; 
ID  For  beasts  of  forests,  cattle  all 
On  thousand  hills  are  Mine. 

10  II  The  fowls  are  all  to  Me  well  known, 

That  mountains  high  do  yield  ; 
And  I  do  challenge  as  Mine  own 
The  wild  beasts  of  the  field. 

11  12  If  I  were  hungry,  I  would  not 

To  thee  for  need  complain  ; 
For  earth,  and  all  its  fulness,  doth 
To  Me  of  right  pertain. 

12  13  Will  I  the  flesh  of  bullocks  eat  ? 

Or  goats'  blood  drink  will  I  ? 

14  Thanks  offer  thou  to  God,  and  pay 

Thy  vows  to  the  Most  High. 


PSALM    L.  107 

13  15  And,  in  the  day  of  trouble  great, 

See  that  thou  call  on  Me  ; 
I  will  deliver  thee  and  thou 
Mv  Name  shalt  glorify. 

14  16  But  to  the  wicked  man  God  saith, 

How  is  it  thou  dost  dare 
My  cov'nant  in  thy  mouth  to  take, 
My  statutes  to  declare  ? 

15  17  And  yet  all  good  instruction  thou 

Perversely  hated  hast ; 
Likewise  My  words  behind  thy  back 
Thou  in  contempt  dost  cast. 

16  18  When  thou  a  thief  didst  see,  with  him 

Thou  didst  consent  to  sin, 

And  with  the  vile  adulterers 

Thou  hast  partaker  been. 

17  19  Thy  mouth  to  evil  thou  dost  give, 

Thy  tongue  deceit  doth  frame. 
20  Thou  sitt'st  thy  brother  to  revile, 
Thy  mother's  son  defame. 

18  2 1  Because  I  silence  have  preserved, 

While  thou  these  things  hast 
That  I  was  altogether  like     [wrought, 
Thyself,  hath  been  thy  thought ; 

19  Yet  I  will  sharply  thee  reprove. 

And  set  before  thine  eyes, 
Arrayed  in  order,  thy  misdeeds. 
And  thine  iniquities. 

20  22  O  now  consider  this,  all  ye 

Who  God  forgotten  have. 

Lest  I  should  you  in  pieces  tear 

And  there  be  none  to  save. 


Io8  PSALM    L. 

21  23  Who  offers  sacrifice  of  praise, 
Great  glory  yields  to  Me  ; 
And  he  who  orders  right  his  way, 
Shall  God's  salvation  see. 

Psalm  L.    S.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH,  God  of  gods, 

J      Hath  spoken,  and  did  call 
The  earth,  from  rising  of  the  sun, 
To  where  he  hath  his  fall. 

2  2  From  out  of  Zion  hill, 

Where  the  perfection  high 
Of  beauty  is,  from  thence  hath  God 
Shined  forth  most  gloriously. 

3  3  Our  God  shall  surely  come, 

Keep  silence  shall  not  He  ; 
Before    Him    fire  shall    waste,  great 
storms 
Shall  round  about  Him  be, 

4  4  He  to  the  heavens  above 

Shall  then  send  forth  His  call, 
And  to  the  earth  likewise,  that  He 
May  judge  His  people  all. 

5  5  To  Me  let  all  My  saints 

Together  gathered  be ; 
Those  that  by  sacrifice  have  made 
A  covenant  with  Me. 

6  6  And  then  the  heavens  shall  show 

His  righteousness  abroad. 
Because  He  judgment  executes. 
None  else  is  Judge  but  God. 

7  7  My  people  Isr'el,  hear, 

Speak  will  I  from  on  high. 
Against  thee  I  will  testify  ; 
God,  thine  own  God  am  I. 


109 


8  81,  for  th}-  sacrifice, 

No  blame  will  on  thee  lay. 
Nor  for  burnt-offerings  of  thine 
Before  Me  every  day. 

9  9 1  '11  take  no  calf  nor  goats 

From  house  or  folds  of  thine  ; 
lo  For  beasts  of  forests,  cattle  all 
On  thousand  hills,  are  Mine. 

10  II  The  fowls  on  mountains  high 

Are  all  to  Me  well  known  ; 
Wild  beasts  which  in  the  fields  do  lie. 
Even  they  are  all  Mine  own. 

11 12  Then,  if  I  hungry  were, 
I  would  not  tell  it  thee; 
Because  the  world,  and  fulness  all 
Thereof  belongs  to  Me. 

12  13  Will  I  eat  flesh  of  bulls  > 

Or  goats'  blood  drink  will  I  ? 

14  Thanks  offer  thou  to  God,  and  pay 

Thy  vows  to  the  Most  High. 

13  15  And  call  upon  Me  when 

In  trouble  thou  shalt  be  ; 

I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou 

My  Name  shalt  glorify. 

14  16  But  to  the  wicked  man 

God  saith.  How  dost  thou  dare 
Take  in  thy  mouth  My  covenant  ? 
My  statutes  to  declare  ? 

15  17  Yet  thou  instruction  wise 

Perversely  hated  hast, 
Likewise  My  words  behind  thy  back 
Thou  in  contempt  dost  cast. 


no  PSALM    LI. 

16  iSThou  didst  to  him  consent, 

When  thou  a  thief  hast  seen  ; 
And  with  the  vile  adulterers 
Thou  hast  partaker  been. 

17  19  Thy  mouth  to  ill  is  given, 

Thy  tongue  deceit  doth  frame  ; 
20  Thou  sitt'st  thy  brother  to  revile, 
Thy  mother's  son  defame. 

18  21  Because  I  silence  kept, 

While  thou  these  things  hast  wrought. 
That  I  was  altogether  like 
Thyself,  hath  been  thy  thought ; 

19  Yet  I  will  thee  reprove. 

And  set  before  thine  eyes. 
Arrayed  in  order,  thy  misdeeds, 
And  thine  iniquities. 

20  22  Now  ye  that  God  forget. 

Consider  this  with  care. 
Lest  I,  when  there  is  none  to  save, 
Do  you  in  pieces  tear. 

21  23  He  honors  Me  who  brings 

His  sacrifice  of  praise  ; 
I  '11  God's  salvation  show  to  him 
Who  orders  right  his  ways. 

Psalm  LI.    C.  M. 

GOD,  according  to  Thy  love, 

Be  merciful  to  me  ; 
For  Thy  compassions  great,  blot  out 
All  mine  iniquity. 

2       2  Me  cleanse  from  sin,  wash  thoroughly 
From  mine  iniquity  : 
3  For  my  transgressions  I  confess  ; 
My  sin  I  ever  see. 


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3  4  'Gainst  Thee,  Thee  only  have  I  sinned, 

In  Thy  sight  done  this  ill ; 
That  when  Thou  speak'st  Thou  mayst 
And  clear  in  judging  still,     [be  just, 

4  5  Behold,  I  in  iniquity 

My  being  did  receive  ; 
Yea,  me  in  guiltiness  and  sin 
My  mother  did  conceive. 

5  6  Behold,  Thou  in  the  inward  parts 

With  truth  delighted  art ; 
And    wisdom   Thou   shalt   make  me 
Within  the  hidden  part.  [know 

6  7  Do  Thou  with  hyssop  sprinkle  me, 

I  shall  be  cleansed  so  ; 
Yea,  wash  Thou  me,  and  then  I  shall 
Be  whiter  than  the  snow. 

7  S  Of  gladness  and  of  joyfulness 

Make  me  to  hear  the  voice  ; 
That  so  these  very  bones  which  Thou 
Hast  broken,  may  rejoice. 

8  9  All  mine  iniquities  blot  out, 

Thy  face  hide  from  my  sin. 
lo  Clean  heart  create,  O  God,  renew 
Right  spirit  me  within. 

9  II  And  from  before  Thy  gracious  face, 

Cast  Thou  me  not  away  ; 
Thy  Holy  Spirit  utterly 
Take  not  from  me,  I  pray. 

10  12  The  joy  which  Thy  salvation  brings 

Again  to  me  restore  ■, 
With  willing  spirit  do  Thou  me 
Uphold  for  everm.ore. 


PSALM    LI. 


1 1  13  Then  will  I  teach  Thy  ways  unto 
Those  that  transgressors  be  ; 
And  those  that  sinners  are,  shall  then 
Converted  be  to  Thee. 

13  14  O  God,  of  my  salvation  God, 
Me  from  blood-guiltiness 
Set  free  ;  then  shall  my  tongue  aloud 
Sing  of  Thy  righteousness. 


13  15  My  closed  lips,  O  Lord,  let  them 

Be  opened  wide  by  Thee, 
And  then  Thy  praises  by  my  mouth 
Abroad  shall  published  be. 

14  16  For  Thou  desir'st  not  sacrifice, 

Else  would  I  give  it  Thee  ; 
Nor  wilt  Thou  with  burnt-offering 
At  all  delighted  be. 


15  17  A  broken  spirit  is  to  God 

A  pleasing  sacrifice ; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart, 
O  God,  Thou  'It  not  despise. 

16  18  In  Thy  good  pleasure  kindness  show 

To  Zion,  Thine  own  hill  ; 
The  walls  of  Thy  Jerusalem 
Build  up  of  Thy  good  will. 

17  19  Then   righteous   off'rings    shall   Thee 

please, 
And  off'rings  burnt,  which  they 
With   v/hole  burnt-ofif'rings  and  with 

calves 
Shall  on  Thine  altar  lay. 


PSALM   LI.  113 

Psalm  Lil.    7s, 

1  IVTE,  O  God,  compassion  show, 
iVl     As  Thy  tender  mercies  flow  ; 

In  Thy  vast  and  boundless  grace, 
My  transgressions  all  erase  ; 
2  Wash  me  wholly  from  my  sins, 
Cleanse  me  from  my  guilty  stains. 

2  3  For  my  great  transgression  lies 

Ever  present  to  mine  eyes  ; 
4  I  have  sinned  'gainst  Thee  alone, 
In  Thy  sight  this  evil  done  ; 
That  Thy  judgment  may  be  clear, 
And  Thy  speaking  just  appear. 

3  5  Lo,  I  came  to  birth  unclean, 

Mother  me  conceived  in  sin  ; 
6  Lo,  Thou  dost  desire  to  find 
Truth  sincere  within  the  mind  ; 
And  Thou  wilt  within  my  heart 
Wisdom  unto  me  impart. 

4  7  Wash  from  every  guilty  stain, 

Cleanse  with  hyssop,  make  me  clean ; 
Then,  from  all  pollution  free. 
Whiter  than  the  snow  1  '11  be. 
8  Let  me  hear  joy's  cheei-ing  tones. 
Making  glad  these  broken  bones. 

5  9  From  my  sins  hide  Thou  Thy  face, 

Blot  them  out  in  Thy  rich  grace  ; 

10  Free  my  heart,  O  God,  from  sin. 
Spirit  right  renew  within. 

11  Cast  me  not  away  from  Thee, 
Nor  Thy  Spirit  take  from  me. 

O    12  Give  salvation's  joy  again, 
With  free  spirit  me  sustain. 


114 


13  Then  shall  sinners,  taught  by  me, 
Learn  Thy  ways  and  turn  to  Thee. 

14  Free.fme  from  the  guilt  of  blood, 
God,  of  my  salvation  God. 

Freed  from  guilt,  my  tongue  shall  raise 
Songs  Thy  righteousness  to  praise  ; 

15  Open  Thou  my  lips,  O  Lord, 
Then  my  mouth  shall  praise  accord  ; 

16  Sacrifice  Thou  wilt  not  take. 
Else  would  I  the  off'ring  make. 

Off'rings  burnt  in  sacred  rite 
Can  to  Thee  bring  no  delight ; 

17  But  a  spirit  crushed  for  sin. 
Contrite,  broken  heart  within, 
God's  accepted  sacrifice, 
Thou,  O  God,  wilt  not  despise, 

18  Zion  favor  in  Thy  grace, 

Yea,  Jerus'lem's  ramparts  raise  ; 

19  Then  shall  sacrifices  right. 
Whole  burnt-off'rings  Thee  delight 
So  shall  men,  their  vows  to  pay, 
Bullocks  on  Thine  altar  lay. 


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Psalm  LII.     C.  M. 

HY  dost  thou  boast,  O  mighty  man, 
Of  mischief  and  of  ill  ? 
The  loving-kindness  of  our  God 
Endureth  ever  still. 


2  Thy  tongue  doth  slanders  mischievous 

Devise  m  subtlety, 
And  like  a  razor,  sharp  to  cut. 
It  works  deceitfully. 

3  111  more  than   good,  and  more  than 

Thou  lovest  to  speak  wrong  ;  [truth 


PSALM  LI II.  li^^ 

4  Thou  lovest  all  devouring;  words, 
O  thou  deceitful  tongue. 

4  5  So  God  shall  thee  destroy  for  aye, 

Remove  thee,  pluck  thee  out 
Quite  from  thy  house,  out  of  the  land 
Of  life  He  shall  thee  root, 

5  6  The  righteous  shall  it  see,  and  fear, 

And  laugh  at  him  they  shall ; 
7  Lo,  this  the  man  is,  that  did  not 
Make  God  his  strength  at  all ; 

6  But  he  in  his  abundant  wealth 

His  confidence  did  place  ; 
And  he  took  strength  unto  himself 
From  his  own  wickedness. 

7  8  But  I  am  in  the  house  of  God 

Like  to  an  olive  green  ; 

My  confidence  forever  hath 

Upon  God's  mercy  been. 

8  9  And  I  forever  will  Thee  praise, 

Because  Thou  hast  done  this  ; 
I  on  Thy  name  will  wait ;  for  good 
Before  Thy  saints  it  is. 


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Psalm  LIII.     C.  M. 

HAT  there  is  not  a  God,  the  fool 
Doth  in  his  heart  conclude  ; 

They  are  corrupt,  their  works  are  vile, 
Not  one  of  them  do'th  good. 


2     2  Upon  the  sons  of  men  did  God 
From  heaven  cast  His  eyes, 
To  see  if  any  one  there  was 

That  sought  God,  and  was  wise. 


Il6  PSALM   LIV. 

3  3  They  altogether  filthy  are, 

They  all  are  backward  gone  ; 
And  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
No,  not  so  much  as  one. 

4  4  These  workers  of  iniquity. 

Do  they  not  know  at  all, 
That  they  My  people  eat  as  bread. 
And  on  God  do  not  call  ? 

5  5  They  had  great  fear,  where  no  fear  was; 

His  bones  who  camps  'gainst  thee 
God  scattered  ;  thou  didst  them  defeat; 
Despised  of  God  they  fiee. 

6  6  Let  Isr'el's  help  from  Zion  come  ! 

When  God  again  shall  bring 
His  captives,  Jacob  shall  rejoice, 
And  Israel  shall  sing. 

Psalm  LIV.    C.  M. 

1  CAVE  me,  O  God,  by  Thy  great  Name, 
w     And  judge  me  by  Thy  strength. 

2  My  prayer  regard,  O  God  ;  give  ear 
To  all  my  words  at  length. 

2  3  For  strangers  do  against  me  xise  ; 

My  soul  oppressors  sought, 
Who  set  not  God  before  their  eyes. 

4  But,  lo,  God  help  hath  brought ; 

3  The  Lord  is  with  them  who  uphold 

5  My  soul.     He  shall  requite 
Their  evil  to  mine  enemies  ; 

In  Thy  truth  crush  their  might. 


4     6  1  will  a  sacrifice  to  Thee 

CJive  with  free  willingness 

Thy  Name,  Jehovah,  for  't  i: 

With  praise  I  will  confess. 


PSALM   LV.  117 

5      7  Because  He  hath  delivered  me 
From  all  adversities  ; 
And  its  desire  mine  eye  hath  seen 
Upon  mine  enemies. 

Psalm  liV.     CM. 

1  {\  GOD,  my  prayer  hear;  hide  Thee  not 
\J     From  my  entreating  voice. 

2  Attend  and  hear  me  ;  in  my  plaint 
I  mourn  and  make  a  noise  ; 

2  3  For  voice  of  foes,  for  wicked  men 

In  their  oppression  great, 
Who  on  me  cast  iniquity. 
And  who  in  wrath  me  hate. 

3  4  Sore  pained  within  me  is  my  heart ; 

Death's  terrors  on  me  fall ; 
5  On  me  comes  trembling,  fear  and  dread 
Me  overwhelmed  withal. 

4  6  O  that  I,  like  a  dove,  had  wings, 

Said  I,  then  would  I  flee 
Far  hence,  that  I  might  find  a  place 
Where  I  at  rest  might  be. 

5  7  Lo.  then  far  off  I  wander  would. 

And  in  the  desert  stay  ; 
8  From  windy  storm  and  tempest  I 
Would  haste  to  'scape  away. 

6  9  O  Lord,  on  them  destruction  bring, 

And  do  their  tongues  divide  ; 
For  in  the  city,  violence 
And  strife  1  have  espied. 

7  TO  They  day  and  night  go  round  her  walls; 

Vain  rites  and  sorrow  meet 
II  In  her,  and  crimes;  deceit  and  wrong 
Depart  not  from  her  street. 


Il8  PSALM    LV. 

8  12  He  was  no  foe  that  me  reproached  ; 

Then  that  endure  I  could  ; 
Nor  hater  that  did  'gainst  me  boast ; 
From  him  me  hide  I  would  ; 

9  13  But,  thou,  man, who  mine  equal, friend, 

And  my  companion  wast. 
14  We  took  sweet  counsel,  to  God's  house 
In  company  we  passed. 

10  15  Death  shall  them  seize,  and  to  the  grave 

Alive  they  shall  depart ; 
For  wickedness  is  in  their  house, 
And  also  in  their  heart, 

11  16  I  '11  call  on  God  ;  Jehovah  will 
17     Me  save  ;  1  '11  grieve  and  sigh 

At  ev'ning,  morning,  and  at  noon  ; 
And  He  shall  hear  my  cry. 

12  18  He  hath  in  love  my  soul  redeemed, 

That  it  in  peace  might  be 
From  battle  that  against  me  was; 
For  many  strove  with  me. 

13  19  God  shall  them  hear,  and  answer  them, 

(Of  old  abideth  He,) 
Even  them  who  have  no  fear  of  God, 
And  changes  never  see. 

14  20  'Gainst  those  who  were  at  peace  with 

He  hath  put  forth  his  hand  ;       [him 
The  covenant  that  he  had  made. 
By  breaking  he  profaned. 

15  21  More   smooth    than    butter   were   his 

words. 
While  in  his  heart  was  war  ; 
His  speeches  were  more  soft  than  oil, 
And  yet  drawn  swords  they  were. 


PSALM    LVI.  119 

16  22  Thy  burden  on  Jehovah  cast, 

And  He  shall  thee  sustain  ; 
Yea,  He  shall  cause  the  rig-hteous  man 
Unmoved  to  remain, 

17  23  But  Thou,  God,  shalt  to  ruin's  pit 

Them  cast ;  the  men  of  guile 
And  blood  shall  not  live  half  their  days; 
But  trust  in  Thee  I  w^ill. 


0 


Psalm  LVI.    C.  M. 

PITY  me,  my  God,  for  man 

Would  swallow  me  outright ; 
He  me  oppresseth,  while  he  doth 
Against  me  daily  fight. 


2  2  They  daily  would  me  swallow  up 

That  en'mies  are  to  me. 
For  they  that  proudly  'gainst  me  fight 
In  number  many  be. 

3  3  When  I  'm  afraid,  I  '11  trust  in  Thee. 
4      In  God  His  word  I  '11  praise  ; 

I  will  not  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
In  God  I  '11  trust  always. 

4  5  Each  day  they  wrest  my  words  ;  their 

'Gainst  me  are  all  for  ill.    [thoughts 

6  They  meet,   they  lurk,  they  mark  my 

Who  Avait  my  soul  to  kill.        [steps, 

5  7  But  shall  they  by  iniquity 

Escape  Thy  judgments  so  ? 
O  God,  with  indignation  down 
Do  Thou  the  peoples  throw. 

6  8  Thou  tellest  all  my  wanderings, 

Not  one  dost  overlook  ; 
Into  Thy  bottle  put  my  tears  ; 
Are  they  not  in  Thy  book  ? 


I20  PSALM    LVII. 

7  9  What  day  I  cry,  my  foes  shall  flee  ; 

1  know  God  for  me  is  ; 
lo  In  God  His  word  I  '11  praise  ;  His  word 
I  '11  in  Jehovah  praise. 

8  Ti  In  God  I  trusted  ;  I  '11  not  fear  ; 

What  can  man  do  to  me  ? 
T2  Thy  vows  upon  me  are,  O  God, 
I  '11  render  thanks  to  Thee. 

9  13  Wilt  Thou  not,  who  from  death  me 

My  feet  from  falls  keep  free,    [saved, 
To  walk  before  God  in  the  light 
Of  those  that  living  be  ? 


B 


Psalm  LVII.     C.  M. 

E  merciful  to  me,  O  God  ; 

Be  merciful  to  me  ; 
My  soul  Thee   trusts ;  to  Thy  wings' 

For  refuge  I  will  flee,  [shade 

Until  calamities  be  past. 

2  1  '11  cry  to  God  Most  High  ; 

To  God,  wdio  doth  all  things  for  me 
Perform  most  perfectly. 

3  From  heaven  He  shall  send  down,  and 

F'rom  his  reproach  defend  [me 

That  would  devour  me  ;  God  His  truth 
And  mercy  forth  shall  send. 

4  My  soul  among  fierce  lions  is  ; 

I  firebrands  live  among. 
Men's  sons,  whose  teeth  are  spears  and 
A  sharp  sword  is  their  tongue,  [darts, 

5  Be  Thou  exalted  very  high 

Above  the  heavens,  O  God  ; 


PSAI.M    LVIII.  121 

Let  Thou  Thy  glory  be  advanced 
O'er  all  the  earth  abroad. 

6  6  My  soul 's  bowed  down  ;  for  they  a  net 

Have  laid,  my  steps  to  snare  ; 
But  in  the  pit  which  they  have  digged 
For  me  they  fallen  are. 

7  7  My  heart  is  fixed,  O  God,  my  heart 

Is  fixed  ;  I  '11  sing  and  praise. 
8  My  glory,  wake  ;  wake,  psalt'ry,  harp  ; 
Myself  I  '11  early  raise. 

8  9  I  '11   praise   Thee   'mong  the  peoples, 

'Mong  nations  smg  will  I  ;       [Lord, 
lo  For  great  to  heaven  Thy  mercv  is 
Thy  truth  is  to  the  sky. 

9  II  O  God,  exalted  be  Thy  name 

Above  the  heavens  to  stand  ; 
Do  Thou  Thy  glory  far  advance 
Above  both  sea  and  land. 


D 


Psalm  LVIII.    CM. 

O  ye,  O  congregation,  now 

Indeed  speak  righteousness  ? 
O  ye  that  are  the  sons  of  men, 
Judge  ye  with  uprightness  ? 

2  Yea,   wrongs  in  heart  ye  work,  your 

Weigh  violence  on  earth.         [hands 

3  The  wicked,  from  their  birth  estranged, 

Speak  lies  and  stray  from  birth. 

4  And  as  the  poison  of  a  snake 

Their  poison  doth  appear  ; 
Yea,  they  are  like  the  adder  deaf, 
That  closely  stops  her  ear  ; 


122  PSALM  LIX. 

4  5  That  so  she  may  not  hear  the  voice 

Of  one  chat  charm  her  would, 
No,  not  though  he  most  cunning  were, 
And  charm  most  wisely  could. 

5  6  Their  teeth,  O  God,  within  their  mouth, 

Break  Thou  in  pieces  small  ; 
The  great  teeth,  O  Jehovah,  break 
Of  those  young  lions  all. 

6  7  LeL  them  like  waters  melt  away, 

Which  downward  still  do  flow  ; 
In  pieces  cut  his  arrows  all, 
When  he  shall  bend  his  bow. 

7  8  And  like  a  snail  that  melts  away. 

Let  each  of  them  be  gone  ; 
That  as  a  birth  untimely,  they 
May  never  see  the  sun. 

8  9  He  shall  them  take  away  before 

Your  pots  the  thorns  can  heat, 
Both  living,  and  in  dreadful  wrath 
As  with  a.  whirlwind  great. 

9  ID  The  righteous,  when  he  vengeance  sees, 

Shall  be  most  joyful  then  ; 
The  righteous  one  shall  wash  his  feet 
In  blood  of  wicked  men. 

10 II  So  men  shall  say.  The  righteous  man 
Reward  shall  never  miss  ; 
And  verily  upon  the  earth 
A  God  to  judge  there  is. 

Psalm  LIX.    C.  M. 

1      A/I  Y  God,  deliver  me  from  those 
iVl    That  are  mine  enemies  ; 
And  do  Thou  me  defend  from  those 
That  up  against  me  rise. 


PSALM   LIX.  123 

2  2  Do  Thou  deliver  me  from  them 

That  work  iniquity  ; 
And  g-ive  me  safety  from  the  men 
Of  bloody  cruelty. 

3  3  For,  lo,  they  for  my  soul  lay  wait ; 

The  mighty  do  combine 
Against  me,  LORD,  and  for  no  fault, 
Nor  any  sin  of  mine. 

4  4  They  run,  and  without  fault  in  me, 

Themselves  do  ready  make  ; 
Awake  to  meet  me  with  Thy  help, 
And  do  Thou  notice  take. 

5  5  Awake,  Jehovah,  God  of  Hosts, 

Thou  God  of  Israel, 
To  visit  nations  all ;  spare  none 
That  wickedly  rebel. 

6  6  At  eve  they  turn,  howl  like  a  dog, 

And  round  the  city  stray  ; 
7  Lo,   they  belch   out,  swords   in  their 
For  who  doth  hear  ?  they  say.     [lips, 

7  8  Jehovah,  Thou  shalt  laugh  at  them 

And  all  the  nations  mock. 
9  O  Thou  my  Strength,  I  '11  wait  on  Thee; 
For  God  is  my  high  rock. 

8  10  He  of  my  mercy  that  is  God 

Will  early  succor  me  ; 
God  my  desire  upon  my  foes 
Will  cause  mine  eyes  to  see, 

9  II  Them  slay  not,  lest  my  people  should 

Forget  Thy  favor  soon  ; 
But  by  Thy  power,  O  Lord,  our  Shield, 
Disperse  and  bring  them  down. 


124  PSALM    LX, 

10  12  For  their  mouth's  sin,  and  for  the  words 

That  from  their  lips  do  fly, 

Let  them  be  taken  in  their  pride, 

Because  they  curse  and  lie. 

11  13  In  wrath  consume  them, them  consume, 

That  so  they  may  not  be  ; 
And  that  in  Jacob  God  doth  rule 
To  earth's  ends  let  them  see. 

12  14  At  eve  they  '11  turn,  howl  like  a  dog, 

And  round  the  city  stray  ; 
15  Go  to  and  fro  for  food,  all  night 
Unsatisfied  shall  stay. 

13  16  But  of  Thy  power  I  'II  sing  aloud. 

At  morn  Thy  mercy  praise  ; 

For  Thou  to  me  my  refuge  wast, 

And  tower  in  troublous  days. 

14  17  O  Thou  who  art  my  strength,!  will 

Sing  praises  unto  Thee  ; 
For  God  is  my  defence,  a  God 
Of  mercy  unto  me. 


0 


Psalm   LX.     C.  M. 

GOD,  Thou  hast  rejected  us, 
And  scattered  us  afar  ; 
Thou  justly  hast  offended  been 
Restore  us  to  Thy  care. 


2  The  earth  to  tremble  Thou  hast  made. 

Therein  didst  breaches  make  ; 
Do  Thou  thereof  the  breaches  heal, 
Because  the  land  doth  shake. 

3  To  Thine  own  people  Thou  hard  things 

Hast  showed,  and  on  them  sent  ; 


PSALM   LX.  125 

Thou  also  hast  caused  us  to  drink 
Wine  of  astonishment. 

4  4  And  yet  a  banner  Thou  hast  given 

To  them  who  Thee  do  fear, 
That  for  the  sake  of  truth,  by  them 
Displayed  it  may  appear. 

5  5  In  order  that  Thy  saints  beloved 

May  all  delivered  be, 
Save  with  the  power  of  Thy  right  hand 
And  ansv/er  give  to  me. 

6  6  God  in  His  holiness  hath  said  : 

In  this  exult  I  will ; 
I  Shechem  will  divide,  and  I 
Will  mete  out  Succoth's  vale. 

7  7  I  Gilead  claim  as  Mine  by  right ; 

Manasseh  Mine  shall  be ; 
Of  My  head  Ephraim's  the  strength, 
Judah  gives  laws  for  Me  ; 

8  8  Moab  's  My  washing  pot ;  My  shoe 

I  '11  over  Edom  throw  ; 
And  o'er  Philistia  My  shout 
Of  triumph  forth  shall  go. 

9  9  O  who  is  he  will  bring  me  to 

The  city  fortified  ? 
O  who  is  he  that  to  the  land 
Of  Edom  will  me  guide  ? 

10  10  Is  it  not  Thou,  O  God,  who  hast 

Cast  us  from  Thee  afar  ? 
Yea,  with  our  armies  Thou  dost  not 
Go  forth,  O  God,  to  war. 


126  PSALM  LXI. 

11  II  Help  us  from  trouble  ;  for  the  help 
Is  vain  which  man  bestows. 
12  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly  ; 
He  shall  tread  down  our  foes. 

Psalm  LXI.    C.  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  give  ear  unto  my  cry, 
\J     And  to  my  prayer  attend. 

2  From  utmost  corner  of  the  land 
My  cry  to  Thee  I  '11  send. 

2  What  time  my  heart  is  overwhelmed, 

And  in  perplexity, 
Do  Thou  me  lead  unto  the  Rock 
That  higher  is  than  I. 

3  3  For  Thou  hast  for  my  refuge  been 

A  shelter  by  Thy  power  ; 
And  for  defence  against  my  foes 
Thou  hast  been  my  strong  tower. 

4  4  Within  Thy  tabernacle  I 

For  ever  will  abide  ; 
And  under  covert  of  Thy  wings 
With  confidence  I  '11  hide. 

5  5  Because  the  vows  that  I  did  make, 

O  Thou,  my  God,  didst  hear; 

Thou  hast  me  given  the  heritage 

Of  those  Thy  name  that  fear. 

G     6  A  life  prolonged  for  many  days, 
Thou  to  the  king  shalt  give  ; 
Like  many  generations  be 
The  years  which  he  shall  live. 

7      7  He  in  God's  presence  his  abode 
For  evermore  shall  have  ; 
O  do  Thou  truth  and  mercy  both 
Prepare,  that  may  him  save. 


PSALM   LXri.  127 

And  so  will  I  for  evermore 
Sing  praises  to  Thy  name, 

That,  having  made  my  vows,  I  may- 
Each  day  perform  the  same. 


Psalm  LiXII.    C.  M. 

MY  soul  waits  only  upon  God  ; 
My  saving  strength  is  He  ; 

2  My  only  Saviour,  Rock,  High  Tower  ; 

Much  moved  I  shall  not  be. 

3  How  long  will  ye  assail  a  man, 

That  all  of  you  may  slay 

One  who  is  like  a  bowing  wall. 

Or  fence  that  givcth  way  ? 

4  They  only  plot  to  cast  him  down 

From  his  high  dignity  ; 
They  joy  in  lies;  with  mouth  they  bless, 
But  they  curse  inwardly. 

5  My  soul,  wait  thou  on  God  alone  ; 

Because  my  hope  is  He  ; 

6  My  only  Saviour,  Rock,  High  Tower; 

And  moved  I  shall  not  be. 

7  In  God  alone  my  glory  is. 

And  my  salvation  sure  ; 
In  God  the  Rock  is  of  my  strength, 
My  refuge  most  secure. 

8  On  Him,  ye  people,  evermore, 

With  confidence  rely  ; 
Before  Him  pour  ye  out  your  heart ; 
God  is  our  refuge  high. 

9  Surely  mean  men  are  vanity, 

And  great  men  are  a  lie  ; 


128  PSALM   LXIII. 

In  balance  laid,  they  wholly  are 
More  light  than  vanity. 

8  ID  Then  do  not  in  oppression  trust, 

In  robb'ry  be  not  vain  ; 
And  if  your  riches  are  increased, 
Set  not  your  hearts  on  gain. 

9  II  God  hath  it  spoken  once  to  me, 

Yea,  this  I  heard  again, 
That  power  to  the  mighty  God 
Alone  doth  appertain. 

10  12  Yea,  mercy  also  unto  Thee 

Belongs,  O  Lord,  alone  ; 
For  Thou  according  to  his  work 
Rewardest  every  one. 


Psalm  LXIII.     C.   M. 

THEE,  God,  my  God,  I  '11  early  seek ; 
My  soul  doth  thirst  for  Thee  ; 
My  flesh  longs  in  a  dry,  parched  land, 
Wherein  no  waters  be  ; 

2  That  I  Thy  power  may  behold, 

And  brightness  of  Thy  face, 
As  I  have  seen  Thee  heretofore 
Within  Thy  holy  place. 

3  Since  better  is  Thy  love  than  life, 

My  lips  Thee  praise  shall  give. 

4  I  in  Thy  name  will  lift  my  hands. 

And  bless  Thee  while  I  live. 

5  Even  as  with  marrow  and  with  fat 

My  soul  supplied  shall  be  ; 
Then  shall  my  mouth  with  joyful  lips 
Sing  praises  unto  Thee  ; 


PSALM   LXIII.  129 

5  6  When  I  do  Thee  upon  my  bed 

Remember  with  delight, 

And  when  on  Thee  I  meditate 

In  watches  of  the  night. 

6  7  In  shadow  of  Thy  wings  I  '11  joy  ; 

For  Thou  my  help  hast  been. 

8  My  soul  Thee  follows  hard  ;  and  me 

Thy  right  hand  doth  sustain. 

7  9  Who  seek  my  soul  to  spill  shall  sink 

Down  to  earth's  lowest  room. 
10  They  by  the  sword  shall  be  cut  off, 
And  jackals'  prey  become. 

8  1 1  Yet  shall  the  king  in  God  rejoice  ; 

And  each  one  glory  shall 
That  swears  by  Him  ;  but  stopped  shall 
The  mouth  of  liars  all.  [be 


0 


Psalm  LiXIII.    6s  &  4s. 

GOD.  Thou  art  my  God  ; 

I  '11  now  seek  Thee  ; 
My  soul  an^  flesh  desire 

With  Thee  to  be. 
In  thirsty  land  and  dry, 
Where  waters  come  not  nigh, 
Thy  glory  and  Thy  power, 

O  let  me  see. 

As  in  Thy  holy  place 

Thee  oft  I  've  seen, 
And  Thy  dear  love  than  life 

Has  better  been  ; 
Thee  praise  my  lips  shall  give, 
I  '11  bless  Thee  while  1  live, 
In  Thy  name  lift  my  hands 

With  soul  serene. 


I30 


PSALM    LXIV. 


3  5  As  with  fat  meats  my  soul 

Well  filled  shall  be  ; 
M'y  mouth  with  joyful  lips 

Shall  then  praise  Thee. 
6  When  I  am  on  my  bed, 
To  Thee  is  mem'ry  led  ; 
And  in  night  watch  Thou  giv'st 

Sweet  thoughts  to  me. 

4  7  Because  Thou  oftentimes 

Hast  been  mine  aid, 
I  therefore  will  be  glad 
In  Thy  wings'  shade  ; 

8  My  soul  cleaves  after  Thee  ; 
Thy  right  hand  holdeth  me ; 

9  Who  would  me  kill  shall  in 

Earth's  depths  be  laid. 

5  lo  By  sword  they  '11  fall,  a  prey 

Of  jackals  be ; 
II  And  then  the  King  in  God 

Shall  gladness  see. 
And  all  who  by  Him  swear, 
Shall  glory  in  Him  there  ; 
But  mouth  of  liars  all 

Soon  stop  shall  He. 


Psalm  LXIV.     C.  M. 

TO  voice  of  my  complaint  and  cry 
O  God,  give  Thou  an  ear; 
My  life  save  from  the  enemy 
Of  whom  I  stand  in  fear. 

2  Me  from  their  secret  counsel  hide 
Who  do  live  wickedly  ; 
From  insurrection  of  those  men 
That  work  iniquity. 


PSALM    LXV.  131 

3     3  Who  do   their   tongues   with    malice 
whet, 
And  make  them  cut  like  swords  ; 
In  whose  bent  bows  are  arrows  set, 
Even  sharp  and  bitter  words  ; 

■4     4  That  they  may  at  the  perfect  man 
In  secret  aim  their  shot ; 
Yea,  suddenly  they  dare  at  him 
To  shoot,  and  fear  it  not. 

5  5  In  ill  encourage  they  themselves, 

And  their  snares  close  do  lay  ; 
Together  conference  they  have  ; 
Who  shall  them  see  ?  they  say. 

6  6  They  have  searched  out  iniquities, 

A  perfect  search  they  keep  ; 
'  Of  each  of  them  the  inward  thought, 
And  very  heart,  is  deep. 

7  7  God  shall  an  arrow  shoot  at  them. 

And  wound  them  suddenly. 
8  So  their  own  tongue  shall  them  con- 
All  who  them  see  shall  fly.     [found; 

8  9  And  on  all  men  a  fear  shall  fall, 

God's  works  they  shall  declare  ; 
For  they  shall  wisely  notice  take 
What  these  His  doings  are. 

9  10  The  just  shall  in  Jehovah  joy, 

And  trust  upon  His  might ; 
Yea,  they  shall  greatly  glory  all 
In  heart  that  are  upright. 

Psalm  LXA  .    C.  M. 

1      I  N  Zion,  God,  praise  waits  for  Thee, 
-I      To  Thee   vows  paid  shall  be. 
2  O  Thou  that  Hearer  art  of  prayer, 
All  flesh  shall  come  to  Thee. 


132  PSALM     LXV. 

2  3  Iniquities,  I  must  confess, 

Prevail  against  me  do  ; 
But  as  for  our  transgressions  all, 
Them  purge  away  shalt  Thou. 

3  4  Blessed  is  the  man  whom  Thou  dost 

choose, 
And  bringest  near  to  Tliee, 
That  he  within  Thy  temple  courts 
May  still  a  dweller  be. 

4  We  surely  shall  be  satisiied 

With  Thine  abundant  grace. 
And  with  the  goodness  of  Thy  house, 
Even  of  Thy  holy  place. 

5  5  O  God,  our  Saviour,  by  dread  deeds 

In  right  Thou  'It  answer  prayer ; 
All  ends  of  earth  shall  trust  in  Thee, 
And  those  on  seas  afar. 

6  6  Who,  being  girt  with  power,  sets  fast 

By  His  great  strength  the  hills  ; 
7  Who  noise  of  seas,  noise  of  their  waves, 
And  peoples'  tumult  stills. 

7  8  Those  in  the  utmost  parts  that  dwell 

Are  at  Thy  signs  afraid  ; 
The  goings  out  of  morn  and  eve 
By  Thee  are  joyful  made. 

8  9  Thou  earth  dost  visit,  wat'ring  it ; 

Thou  mak'st  it  rich  to  grow 
With  God's  full  flood ;  Thou  givest  corn 
For  Thou  prepar'st  it  so. 

9  lo  Its  ridges  Thou  dost  water  well, 

its  furrows  down  are  pressed  ; 

Thou  dost  with  showers  soften  it, 

Its  fruits  by  Thee  are  blessed. 


PSALM   LXVI.  133 

10  II  With  goodness  Thou  dost  crown  the 

Thy  paths  drop  fatness  still,     [year; 
12  They  drop  on  desert  pastures  so 
That  gladness  girds  each  hill. 

11  13  The   meadows  all    are    clothed    with 

flocks, 
The  vales  witn  corn  are  ciaa  ; 
And  now  they  shout  and  sing  to  Thee, 
For  Thou  hast  made  them  glad. 


Psalm  LXVI.     C.  M. 

1  A  LL  lands  to  God,  in  joyful  sounds, 
iV     Aloft  your  voices  raise  ; 

2  Sing  forth  the  honor  of  His  name, 
Make  glorious  His  praise. 

2  3  Say  unto  God,  How  terrible 

In  all  Thy  works  art  Thou  1 
Through  Thy  great  power  Thy  foes  to 
Shall  be  constrained  to  bow.     [Thee 

3  4  Ail  earth  shall  worship  Thee,  and  sing; 

Their  songs  Thy  name  shall  own. 
5  Come,  see  God's  works,  His  dealings 
dread. 
That  are  to  men's  sons  known. 

4  6  He  into  dry  land  turned  the  sea. 

And  they  a  passage  had. 
Even  marching  through  the  flood  on 
There  we  in  Him  were  glad,     [foot; 

5  7  He  ruleth  ever  by  His  might  ; 

His  eyes  the  nations  see  ; 

O  let  not  those  that  rebels  are 

Exalt  themselves  on  high. 


134  PSALM   LXVl. 

6  8  Ye  peoples,  bless  our  God  ;  aloud 

The  voice  speak  of  His  praise  ; 
9  Our  soul  in  life  who  safe  preserves, 
Our  feet  from  sliding  stays. 

7  lo  For  as  men  silver  try,  O  God, 

Thou  didst  us  prove  and  try  ; 
II  Brought'st  us  into  the  net,  and  mad'st 
Bands  on  our  loins  to  lie. 

8  12  Thou   hast   made   men   ride   o'er  our 

heads ; 
Through  fire  and  flood  we  passed  ; 
But  yet  into  abundance  great 
Thou  hast  us  brought  at  last. 

9  13  I  '11  bring  burn t-off 'rings  to  Thy  house; 

To  Thee  my  vows  I  '11  pay, 
14  Which    my    lips   uttered,    my  mouth 
When  trouble  on  me  lay.        [spake, 

10  15  Fat  sheep  in  sacrifices  burnt. 

With  incense,  I  will  bring  ; 
Of  bullocks  and  of  goats  I  will 
Present  an  offering. 

11  16  All  that  fear  God,  come,  hear,  I  '11  tell 

What  He  did  for  my  soul. 

17  I  with  my  mouth  cried  unto  Him, 

My  tongue  did  Him  extol. 

12  18  If  in  my  heart  I  sin  regard, 

The  Lord  me  will  not  hear  ; 
19  But  surely  God  me  heard,  and  did 
To  my  prayer's  voice  give  ear, 

13  20  I  '11  therefore  say  with  grateful  heart, 

O  let  God  blessed  be. 
Who  did  not  turn  my  prayer  from  Him, 
Nor  yet  His  grace  from  me. 


PSALM  LXVII.  135 

Psalm  LXVII.    CM. 

OGOD,  be  merciful,  us  bless  ; 
Shine  on  us  with  Thy  face  ; 

2  That  earth  Thy  way  and  nations  all 

May  know  Thy  saving  grace. 

3  Let  peoples  give  Thee  praise,  O  God  ; 

Let  peoples  all  Thee  praise. 

4  O  let  the  nations  joyful  be, 

In  songs  their  voices  raise  ; 

For  Thou  shalt  justly  peoples  judge, 
On  earth  rule  nations  all. 

5  Let  peoples  give  Thee  praise,  O  God  ; 

All  peoples  praise  Thee  shall. 

6  The  earth  her  increase  yielded  hath  ; 

God,  our  God,  bless  us  shall. 

7  God  shall  us  bless  ;  and  of  the  earth 

The  ends  shall  fear  Him  all. 

Psalm  LXVII.     S.  M. 

GOD  bless  and  pity  us, 
Shine  on  us  with  Thy  face  ; 

2  That  earth  Thy  way,  and  nations  all 

May  know  Thy  saving  grace. 

3  Let  peoples  praise,  O  God  ; 

Let  peoples  all  Thee  praise. 

4  O  let  the  nations  all  be  glad, 

In  songs  their  voices  raise  ; 

Thou  'It  justly  people  judge, 
On  earth  rule  nations  all. 

5  Let  peoples  give  Thee  praise,  O  God, 

All  peoples  praise  Thee  shall. 

6  The  earth  her  fruit  did  yield  ; 

God,  our  God,  bless  us  shall  ; 


136  PSALM   LXVIII. 

7  God  shall  us  bless  ;  and  of  the  earth 
The  ends  shall  fear  Him  all. 


Psalm  LXVIII.    C.  M. 

1  T    ET  God  arise,  and  let  His  foes 
-L/     Abroad  all  scattered  be  ; 

And  let  all  those  that  do  Him  hate 
Before  His  presence  flee. 

2  2  As   smoke   is   driven,   so   drive   Thou 

As  tire  melts  v\ax  away,  [them  ; 

Before  God's  face  let  wicked  men, 
So  perish  and  decay. 

3  3  But  let  the  righteous  all  be  glad  ; 

Let  them  before  God's  sight 
Be  very  joyful ;  yea,  let  them 
Exult  v/ith  all  their  might. 

4  4  To  God  sing,  to  His  Name  sing  praise  ; 

Extol  Him  with  your  voice, 
That  rides  on  heaven,  by  His  name  Jah, 
Before  His  face  rejoice. 

5  5  Because  He  is  a  Father  kind 

To  children  fatherless ; 
God  is  the  widow's  Judge  within 
His  place  of  holiness. 

6  6  God  sets  the  solitary  ones 

In  families  ;  from  bands 
He  pris'ners  frees  ;  but  rebels  do 
Inhabit  desert  lands. 

7  7  O  God,  when  Thou  wast  going  forth 

Before  Thy  people's  face, 
And  when  through  the  great  wilderness 
Thy  glorious  marching  was  ; 


PSALM   LXVIII.  137 

8  8  Then  shook  the  earth  before  God's  face; 

Great  drops  from  heaven  fell ; 
This  Sinai  at  God's  presence  shook, 
The  God  of  Israel. 

9  9  O  God,  Thou  to  Thy  heritage 

Didst  send  a  plenteous  rain, 
Whereby  Thou,  when  it  weary  was, 
Didst  it  refresh  again. 

10  10  Thy  congregation  then  did  make 

Their  habitation  there ; 
Of  Thine  own  goodness  for  the  poor, 
O  God,  Thou  didst  prepare. 

1 1  1 1  The  Lord  the  word  gives,  a  great  host 

Of  women  it  declare  ; 
12 Kings  of   hosts   flee,  they  flee;  their 
At  home  the  women  share.        [spoil 

12  13  When  ye  shall  lie  among  the  folds, 

Like'doves  ye  shall  appear, 
Whose  wings  with  silver,  and  with  gold 
Whose  feathers  covered  are. 

13 14  When  there   th'    Almighty    scattered 
Like  Salmon's  snow  't  was      [kings, 
white. 
15  A  mount  of  God  is  Bashan  hill, 
Mount  Bashan,  peaks  of  height ! 

14  16  Why  look  askance,  ye  mountains  high? 

This  is  the  hill  where  God 
Desires  to  dwell ;  Jehovah  here 
Will  ever  make  abode. 

15  17  God's  chariots  twenty  thousand  are, 

Thousands  of  angels  strong  ; 
Sinai  is  in  the  holy  place, 
The  Lord  is  them  among. 


138  PSALM   LXVIII. 

16  18  Thou  didst  ascend  on  high,  and  lead 

Captive  captivity ;  [LORD, 

Take   gifts  for   men,    that    God  the 
Might  dwell  where  rebels  be. 

17  19  Blessed  be  the  Lord,  who  is  to  us 

Of  our  salvation  God  ; 
Who  daily  with  His  benefits 
Us  plenteously  doth  load. 

18  20  He  of  salvation  is  the  God, 

Who  is  our  God  most  strong ; 
And  to  the  Lord  Jehovah  do 
Escapes  from  death  belong. 

19  21  But  surely  God  shall  wound  the  head 

Of  those  that  are  His  foes  ; 
The  hairy  scalp  of  him  that  still 
On  in  his  trespass  goes. 

20  22  The  Lord  hath  said,  I  will  them  bring 

Again  from  Bashan  hill ; 
Yea,  from  the  sea's  devouring  depths 
Them  bring  again  I  will ; 


21  23  That  in  the  blood  of  enemies 

Thy  foot  imbrued  may  be  ; 
And  of  thy  dogs  dipped  in  the  samf 
The  tongues  thou  mayest  see. 

22  24  Thy  goings  they  have  seen,  O  God 

The  steps  of  majesty 
Of  my  God,  and  my  mighty  King, 
Into  the  sanctuary. 

23  25  Before  went  singers,  after  them 

The  minstrels  took  their  way. 
Within  the  midst  of  damsels  who 
Upon  their  timbrels  play. 


PSALM   LXVIII.  139 

24  26  Within  the  congregations  great 

Bless  God  with  one  accord  ; 
From  Isr'el's  fountains  do  ye  bless 
And  praise  the  mighty  Lord. 

25  27  Their  prince  is  there,  young  Benjamin, 

And  Judah's  princes  high  ; 
The  chiefs  of  Zebulun  are  there, 
And  chiefs  of  Naphtali. 

26  28  Thy  God  commands  thy  strength  ;  O 

Make  strong  Thy  work  for  us  ;  [God, 
29  For  to  Jerus'lem  kings  shall  bring 
Rich  presents  for  Thy  house. 

27  30  The  beasts  of  reeds,  the  multitude 

Of  bulls,  which  fiercely  look, 
Those  calves  which  people  have  in  pride 
Sent  forth  do  Thou  rebuke, 

28  Till  all  submit  and  tribute  bring 

Of  silver  from  afar  ; 
He  hath  the  people  scattered,  who 
Delight  themselves  in  war. 

29  31  Those  that  be  princes  great  shall  then 

Come  out  of  Egypt  lands  ; 
And  Ethiopia  to  God 

Shall  soon  stretch  out  her  hands. 

30  32  O  all  ye  kingdoms  of  the  earth, 

Sing  praise  to  God,  sing  praise  ; 
The  praises  of  our  sovereign  Lord 
In  sweet  psalms  do  ye  raise. 

31 33  To   Him   who   rides   on    heavens    of 
heavens 
Which  He  of  old  did  found  ; 
Lo,  He  sends  out  His  voice — a  voice 
In  might  that  doth  abound. 


I40  PSALM    LXIX, 

32  34  Strength  unto  God  do  ye  ascribe, 
Because  His  majesty 
Is  over  Israel,  His  strength 
Is  in  the  clouds  most  high, 

3335  Thou,    God,    art   dreadful   from  Thy 

Isr'el's  own  God  is  He,  [house  ; 

Who   gives   His  people   strength  and 

O  let  God  blessed  be.  [power ; 


s 


Psalm  LXIX.     C.  M. 

AVE  me,  O  God,  because  the  floods 
Come  in  unto  my  soul  ; 
2  I  sink  in  mire,  no  standing  have  ; 
In  deeps,  floods  o'er  me  roll. 

2  3  I  weary  with  my  crying  am. 

My  throat  is  also  dried  ; 
Mine  eyes  do  fail,  while  for  my  God 
I  waiting  do  abide, 

3  4  My  causeless  haters  are  far  more 

Than  hairs  upon  my  head  ; 
False  foes,  who  slay  me,  mighty  are  ; 
What  I  took  not  1  paid. 

4  5  Thou,  God,  dost  know  my  faults  ;  my 

Not  covered  are  from  Thee ;       [sins 
6  Lord,  LORD  of  Hosts,  let  none  who 
wait 
On  Thee,  be  shamed  through  me  ; 

5  O  God  of  Israel,  let  none 

Of  those  who  search  do  make, 
And  seek  Thee,  be  at  any  time 
Confounded  for  my  sake. 

6  7  For  I  have  borne  reproach  for  Thee  ; 

My  face  is  hid  with  shame. 


PSALM    LXIX.  141 

8  To  brethren  Strange,  to  mother's  sons, 
An  alien  I  became. 

7  9  Because  the  zeal  did  eat  me  up 

Which  to  Thy  house  I  bear  ; 
And  the  reproaches  cast  at  Thee 
Upon  me  fallen  are. 

8  ID  With  tears  and  fasting  mourned   my 

And  that  was  made  my  shame,   [soul, 
III  put  on  sackcloth,  and  to  them 
A  by-word  I  became. 

9  12  The  men  who  in  the  gate  do  sit 

Against  me  evil  spake  ; 
They  also  who  vile  drunkards  were, 
Of  me  their  song  did  make. 

10  13  But  in  a  time  accepted,  LORD, 

I  make  ray  prayer  to  Thee  ; 
In  Thy  salvation's  truth,  O  God, 
And  mercy  great,  hear  me. 

11  14  Deliver  me  out  of  the  mire, 

From  sinking  do  me  keep  ; 
Free  me  from  those  that  do  me  hate 
And  from  the  waters  deep. 

12  15  Let  not  the  flood  on  me  prevail, 

Whose  water  overflows  ; 
Nor  deep  me  swallow  ;  nor  the  pi*" 
Her  mouth  upon  me  close. 

13  16  Hear  me,  Jehovah  ;  for  Thy  love 

And  kindness  are  most  good  ; 
Turn  unto  me,  according  to 
Thy  mercies'  multitude. 

14  17  Nor  from  Thy  servant  hide  Thy  face; 

I  'm  troubled,  soon  attend. 


142  PSALM   LXIX. 

i8  Draw  near  my  soul,  and  it  redeem  ; 
Me  from  my  foes  defend. 

15  19  To  Thee  is  my  reproach  well  known, 

My  shame  and  my  disgrace. 
Those  that  mine  adversaries  be 
Are  all  before  Thy  face. 

16  20  Reviling  broke  my  heart ;  I  'm  full 

Of  grief  ;  I  looked  for  one 

To  pity  me,  but  none  there  was, 

To  comfort  me  found  none. 

17  21  They  also  bitter  gall  to  me 

Did  give  to  be  my  meat ; 
They  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink, 
When  as  my  thirst  was  great. 

18  22  Their  table  shall  become  a  snare, 

A  trap  their  joys  attend  ;  [sight ; 

23  Their  darkened  eyes  shall   lose  their 
Make  Thou  their  loins  to  bend. 

19  24  On  them  Thine  indignation  pour  ; 

Them  seize  in  anger  great ; 
25  And  in  their  tents  let.no  one  dwell, 
Their  homes  be  desolate. 

20  26  Because  they  persecute  the  man 

Whom  Thou  didst  smite  before  ; 
They  talk  unto  the  grief  of  those 
Whom  Thou  hast  wounded  sore. 

21  27  Add  sin  unto  their  sin,  let  them 

Not  share  Thy  righteousness  ; 
28  Blot  from  life's  book,  and  write  them 
With  men  of  uprightness.  [not 

22  29  But  now  become  exceeding  poor 

And  sorrowful  am  I  ; 


PSALM   LXX.  143 

By  Thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
Let  me  be  set  on  high. 

23  30  The  name  of  God  I  with  a  song 

Most  cheerfully  will  praise  ; 

And  I,  in  giving  thanks  to  Him, 

His  Name  shall  highly  raise. 

24  31  This  to  Jehovah  better  far 

Than  sacrifice  shall  prove, 
Than  bullock,  ox,  or  any  beast 
That  hath  both  horn  and  hoof. 

25  32  When  this  the  humble  men  shall  see, 

It  joy  to  them  shall  give  ; 
All  ye  that  after  God  do  seek, 
Your  hearts  shall  ever  live. 

26  33  Jehovah  hears  the  poor  ;  nor  does 

His  prisoners  contemn. 
34  Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas  Hitn 
And  all  that  move  in  them,    [praise, 

27  35  For  God  will  Judah's  cities  build, 

And  He  will  Zion  save  ; 
That  they  may  dwell  therein,  and  it 
In  sure  possession  have. 

28  36  And  they  that  are  His  servants'  seed 

Inherit  shall  the  same  ; 
So  shall  they  have  their  dweUing  there 
That  love  His  blessed  Name. 


Psalm  liXX.    C.  M. 

1     "TvELIVER  me,  O  God  ;  make  haste, 
LJ    Jehovah,  succor  me. 
2  And  they  that  seek  my  soul  shall  all 
Shamed  and  confounded  be  ; 


144  PSALM   LXX, 

2  They  shall  be  backward  turned,   and 

That  in  my  hurt  delight.       [shamed 
3  Turned  back  shall  be,  Ha,  hai  that  say, 
Their  shaming  to  requite. 

3  4  In  Thee  shall  all  be  glad  and  joy 

Who  truly  seek  for  Thee  ; 
Who  Thy  salvation  love  shall  say, 
God  praised  for  ever  be. 

4  5  But  I  both  poor  and  needy  am  ; 

O  God,  come,  haste,  I  pray ; 
Jehovah,  who  my  Saviour  art 
And  help,  make  no  delay. 

Psalm  LXX.     S.  M. 

1  O  AVE  me,  O  God  ;  with  speed, 
w     Jehovah,  succor  me. 

2  And  they  that  seek  my  soul  shall  all 

Shamed  and  confounded  be  ; 

2  Turned  back  shall  be,  and  shamed, 

That  in  my  hurt  delight. 

3  Turned  back  shall  be.  Ha,  ha  !  that  say, 

Their  shaming  to  requite. 

3  4  In  Thee  shall  all  be  glad 

And  joy  that  seek  for  Thee  ; 
Who  Thy  salvation  love  shall  say, 
God  praised  for  ever  be. 

4  5  I  poor  and  needy  am, 

O  God,  come,  haste,  I  pray  ; 
Jehovah,  who  my  Saviour  art 
And  help,  make  no  delay. 

Psalm  LXXI.     C.  M. 

1      TEHOVAH,  all  my  confidence 
J       Is  placed  in  Thee  alone  ; 
Then  let  Thy  servant  never  be 
Into  confusion  thrown. 


PSALM    LXXI.  145 

J5     2  And  let  me,  in  Thy  righteousness, 
From  Thee  deliv'rance  have  ; 
Cause  me  escape,  incline  Thine  ear 
To  me,  and  do  me  save. 

3  3  Be  Thou  my  dwelling-rock,  to  which 

I  ever  may  resort ; 
Thou  gav'st  commandment  me  to  save. 
For  Thou  'rt  my  rock  and  fort. 

4  4  Free  me,  my  God,  from  wicked  hands. 

Hands  cruel  and  unjust ; 
5  For,  Lord  Jehovah,  Thou  'rt  my  hope. 
And  from  my  youth  my  trust. 

5  6  Thou  from  my  birth  hast  held  me  up  ; 

Thou  art  the  same  that  me 
Out  of  my  mother's  womb  didst  take ; 
I  ever  will  praise  Thee. 

6  7  To  many  I  a  wonder  am  ; 

Thou  art  my  refuge  strong. 
8  Filled  let  my  mouth  be  with  Thy  praise 
And  honor  all  day  long. 

7  9  O  do  not  cast  me  off,  when  me 

Old  age  doth  overtake  ; 
And  in  the  time  of  failing  strength 
Do  Thou  not  me  forsake. 

8  10  For  those  that  are  mine  enemies 

Against  me  speak  with  hate  ; 
And  they  together  counsel  take 
That  for  my  soul  lay  wait. 

9  II  They  say,  God  leaves  him;  him  pursue, 

And  take;  there's  none  to  save. 
12  Be  near  to  me,  O  God  ;  my  God, 
Thy  speedy  help  I  crave. 


146  PSALM   LXXI. 

10  13  They  shall  be  shamed,  consumed,  that 

My  soul  are  enemies  ;  [to 

Clothed   be   they   with   reproach  and 

That  do  my  hurt  devise.  [shame 

11  14  But  I  will  hope  continually. 

And  more  and  more  Thee  praise. 
15  Thy  justice  and  salvation  shall 
My  mouth  tell  all  my  days ; 

12  16  For  I  know  not  the  count ;  but  in 

The  Lord  Jehovah's  might 
I  '11  go  and  tell  Thy  righteousness, 
And  Thine  alone  will  write. 

13  17  For  even  from  my  youth,  O  God, 

By  Thee  I  have  been  taught ; 
And  hitherto  I  have  declared 
The  wonders  Thou  hast  wrought. 

14  18  Now  leave  me  not,  O  God,  when  I 

Old  and  gray-headed  grow  ; 
Till  to  this  age  Thy  strength  and  power 
To  all  to  come  I  show. 

15  19  O  God,  Thy  justice  is  most  high. 

Thou,  God,  hast  great  things  done. 

20  Who  is  like  Thee?  Thou,  who  sore  ills 

And  many  hast  me  shown, 

16  Thou    shalt    me   quicken,    and    from 

Of  earth  bring  up  again  ;        [depths 

21  My  greatness  shalt  increase,  and  turn 

To  comfort  me  in  pain. 

17  22  Thee,  even  Thy  truth,  I  '11  also  praise, 

My  God,  with  psaltery  ; 
Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel, 
With  harp  I  '11  sing  to  Thee. 


PSALM    LXXI.  147 

18  23  My  lips  shall  much  rejoice  in  Thee, 

When  I  Thy  pi-aises  sound  ; 
My  soul,  which  is  redeemed  by  Thee, 
In  joy  shall  much  abound. 

19  24  My  tongue  Thy  justice  shall  proclaim, 

Yea,  utter  all  day  long  ; 
For  they  confounded  are  and  shamed, 
That  seek  to  do  me  wrong. 

Psalm  LXXI.    S.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH,  Thee  I  trust, 
J       Ashamed  let  me  not  be  ; 

2  But  in  Thy  righteousness  provide 

Escape  ;  O  save  Thou  me. 

2  Incline  Thine  ear,  me  save  ; 

3  My  dwelling  rock  be  Thou, 
Where  I  may  always  come  ;  Thou  hast 

My  safety  ordered  now. 

3  Since  Thou  'rt  my  rock  and  fort, 

4  My  God,  from  wicked  hand" 

Me  free,  from  hand  of  men  perverse, 
Who  vi'lent  me  withstand. 

4  5  For,  Lord  Jehovah,  Thou, 

From  youth  my  hope  and  stay, 
6  At  birth  did'st  me  uphold,  bring  forth; 
Thee  I  will  praise  for  aye. 

5  7  Crowds  me  their  wonder  make  ; 

But  Thou  'rt  my  refuge  strong. 
8  Filled   let   my   mouth    be    with    Thy 
And  honor  all  day  long.  [praise 

6  9  Cast  me  not  off  when  old, 

Nor  when  strength  fails  forsake  ; 
10  For  foes  revile,  who  for  my  soul 
Lay  wait  and  counsel  take. 


148  PSALM    LXXI. 

7  II  They  cry  :  Pursue  and  take, 

God  leaves  him,  none  will  save. 
12  O  God,  be  near  to  me  ;  my  God, 
Thy  speedy  help  1  crave. 

8  13  They  shall  be  shamed,  consumed, 

Who  'gainst  my  soul  arise  ; 
Be  covered  with  reproach  and  shame, 
That  do  my  hurt  devise. 

9  14  But  I  will  ever  hope, 

And  add  to  all  Thy  praise. 

15  Thy  justice  and  salvation  shall 

My  mouth  tell  all  my  days, 

10  For  I  know  not  the  count. 

16  In  Lord  Jehovah's  might, 

I  '11  go  and  tell  Thy  righteousness, 
And  Thine  alone  will  write. 

11  17  O  God,  from  early  youth 

By  Thee  1  have  been  taught ; 
And  hitherto  I  have  declared 

The  wonders  Thou  hast  v/rought. 

12  18  Now  leave  me  not,  O  God, 

When  old  and  gray  I  grow  ; 
Till  to  this  age  Thine  arm  and  power 
To  all  to  come  I  show. 

13  19  Thou  art  more  just  than  all, 

O  God  ;  what  God  has  done 

20  Great  deeds  like  Thee?  Who  many  ills 

And  sore  to  me  hast  shown, 

14  Thou  shalt  revive,  and  me 

From  earth's  depths  bring  again  ; 

21  My  greatness  shalt  increase  and  turn 

To  comfort  me  in  pain. 


PSALM    LXXII.  149 

15  22  Thee,  O  my  God,  Thy  truth, 

I  'II  praise  with  psaltery  ; 
Thou  Holy  One  of  Israel, 
With  harp  I  '11  sing  to  Thee. 

16  23  My  lips  and  soul  shall  joy 

To  praise  Thee,  who  redeemed  ; 
24  My  tongue  all  day  Thy  justice  tells  ; 
Who  wrong  me  blush,  are  shamed. 

Psalm  LXXII.     C.  M. 

1  f\  GOD,  Thy  judgments  give  the  king, 
vy     His  son  Thy  righteousness. 

2  With  right  He  shall  Thy  people  judge. 
Thy  poor  with  uprightness. 

2  3  The  lofty  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

To  all  the  people  peace  ; 
The  little  hills  shall  also  yield 
The  same  by  righteousness. 

3  4  The  people's  poor  ones  He  shall  judge, 

The  needy's  children  save  ; 
And  those  shall  He  in  pieces  break 
Who  them  oppressed  have. 

4  5  They  shall   Thee  fear  while  sun  and 

Do  last  through  ages  all.  [moon 

6  Like  rain  on  mown  grass  He  '11  descend, 
Or  showers  on  earth  that  fall. 

5  7  The  just  shall  flourish  in  His  days. 

And  prosper  in  His  reign  ; 
He  shall,  while  doth  the  moon  endure, 
Abundant  peace  maintain. 

6  8  His  large  and  great  dominion  shall 

From  sea  to  sea  extend  ; 
It  from  the  river  shall  reach  forth 
To  earth's  remotest  end. 


150  PSALM  LXXII. 

7  9  They  in  the  wilderness  that  dwell 

Bow  down  before  Him  must  ; 
And  they  that  are  His  enemies 
Shall  lick  the  very  dust. 

8  10  The  kings  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 

To  Him  shall  presents  bring  ; 
And  unto  Him  shall  ofter  gifts 
Sheba's  and  Seba's  king. 

9  II  Yea,  kings  shall  all  before  Him  bow  ; 

All  nations  serve  Him  shall. 
12  He  '11  save  the  poor  who  cries,  the  weak 
Who  hath  no  help  at  all. 

10  13  He  shall  the  weak  and  needy  spare, 

Save  needy  souls,  and  free 
14  From  violence  and  fraud  ;  to  Him 
Their  blood  shall  precious  be. 

11  15  Yea,  He  shall  live,  and  given  to  Him 

Shall  be  of  Sheba's  gold  ; 
For  Him  still  shall  they  pray,  and  He 
Shall  daily  be  extolled. 

12  16  Of  corn  a  handful  in  the  earth 

On  tops  of  mountains  high. 
With  prosp'rous  fruit  shall  shake,  like 
On  Lebanon  that  be.  [trees 

13  The  city  shall  be  flourishing  ; 

Her  citizens  abound 
In  number  shall,  like  to  the  grass 
That  grows  upon  the  ground. 

14  17  His  name  for  ever  shall  endure, 

Last  like  the  sun  it  shall  ; 
Men   shall   be   blessed   in    Him,   and 
All  nations  shall  Him  call,    [blessed 


PSALM   LXXII.  151 

15  18  O  blessed  be  Jehovah,  God, 

The  God  of  Israel ; 
For  He  alone  do'th  wondrous  works, 
In  glory  that  excel. 

16  ig  And  also  let  His  glorious  Name 

Be  blessed  for  ever  then  ; 
The  whole  earth  let  His  glory  fill ; 
Amen,  yea  and  Amen. 


Psalm  LXXII.     L.  M. 

OGOD,  Thy  judgments  give  the  king, 
His  royal  son  Thy  righteousness  ; 

2  He  to  Thy  people  right  shall  bring, 

By  justice  shall  Thy  poor  redress. 

3  The  mountains  high  shall  peace  secure, 

And  little  hills  by  means  of  right ; 

4  He  '11  save  the  needy,  judge  the  poor, 

And   crush   the    proud    oppressor's 
might. 

5  Till  sun  and  moon  no  more  are  known, 

They  shall  Thee  fear  in  ages  all ; 

6  He  '11  come  as  rain  on  meadows  mown. 

And  showers  upon  the  earth  that  fall. 

7  The  just  shall  flourish  in  His  day. 

While   lasts  the   moon   shall  peace 
extend  ; 

8  From  sea  to  sea  shall  be  His  sway. 

And  from  the  river  to  earth's  end. 

9  To  Him  shall  bow  who  dwell  in  wilds, 

Down  to  the  dust  His  foes  shall  bend; 
lo  The  kings  of  Tarshish,  and  the  isles, 
Sheba  and  Seba,  gifts  shall  send. 


152  PSALM    LXXIII. 

6  II  All  kings  before  Him  down  shall  fall ; 

All  nations  shall  His  laws  obey  ; 
12  He  '11  save  the  needy  when  they  call, 
The  poor,  and  him  who  has  no  stay. 

7  13  The  poor  and  needy  spare  shall  He, 

The  needy's  soul  save  by  His  might; 
14  From  fraud  and  violence  set  free, 

Dear  shall  their  blood  be  in  His  sight. 

8  15  He  Ml  live  ;  before  Him  shall  be  laid 

Of  Sheba's  gold  an  offering  ; 
For  Him  shall  constant  prayer  be  made, 
His  praises  they  shall  daily  sing. 

9  16  On  hill-tops  sown  a  little  corn, 

Like  Lebanon  wMth  fruit  shall  bend  ; 
New  life  the  city  shall  adoi-n  ; 

She  shall  like  grass  grow  and  extend. 

10  17  Long  as  the  sun  His  name  shall  last. 

It  shall  endure  through  ages  all ; 
And  men  shall  still  in  Him  be  blessed, 
Blessed  all  the  nations  shall  Him  call. 

11  18  Blessed  be  Jehovah,  God,  the  One, 

Who  is  sole  God  of  Israel, 
For  He  alone  hath  wonders  done. 
His  deeds  in  glory  far  excel. 

12  19  And  blessed  be  His  all-glorious  name, 

Long  as  the  ages  shall  endure. 
O'er  all  the  earth  extend  His  fame. 
Amen,  amen,  for  evermore. 

Psalm  LXXIII.     CM. 

1      \7 EA,  God  is  good  to  Israel, 
1     To  each  pure-hearted  one  ; 
2  But  as  for  me,  my  steps  near  slipped, 
My  feet  were  almost  gone. 


PSALM    LXXIII,  153 

2  3  I  envied  foolish  ones  when  I 

Saw  wicked  men  succeed  ; 
4  Because  their  strength  continues  firm, 
Their  death  from  bands  is  freed. 

3  5  They  are  not  troubled  as  men  are, 

Nor  plagued  as  men  are  they  ; 
6  So  pride  doth  as  a  chain  them  gird, 
And  violence  array. 

4  7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fat ;  they  have 

More  than  their  heart  could  seek. 
8  They  mock,  and  loftily  of  wrong 
And  of  oppression  speak, 

5  9  They   set    their    mouth   against     the 

heavens, 
Their  tongue  walks  earth  about ; 
10  His  people,  therefore,  hither  turn, 
Full  waters  they  wring  out. 

6  II  And  thus  they  say,  How  can  it  be 

That  God  these  things  doth  know  ? 
Or,  can  there  in  the  Highest  be 
Knowledge  of  things  below  ? 

7  12  Lo,  these  the  wicked  are,  and  yet 

They  prosper  at  their  will 
In  worldly  things ;  they  do  increase 
In  v/ealth  and  riches  still. 

8  13  I,  verily,  have  sought  in  vain 

My  heart  to  purify  ; 
And  vainly  also  washed  my  hands 
In  innocence  have  I. 

9  14  For  daily,  and  all  day  throughout, 

Great  plagues  I  suffered  have  ; 
Yea,  every  morning  I  of  new 
Did  chastisement  receive. 


154  PSALM    LXXIII. 

10  15  If  in  this  manner  foolishly 

To  speak  I  would  intend, 

The  generation  of  Thy  sons, 

Behold,  I  should  offend. 

11  16  When  I  this  thought  to  know,  it  was 

Too  hard  a  thing  for  me  ; 

17  Till  to  God's  holy  place  I  went ; 

Then  I  their  end  did  see. 

12  18  Upon  a  slipp'ry  place  them  set 

Assuredly  Thou  hast ; 
And  down  into  destruction  deep 
Thou  dost  them  quickly  cast. 

13  19  How  in  a  moment  suddenly 

To  ruin  brought  are  they  ! 
With  fearful  terrors  utterly 
They  are  consumed  away. 

14  20  Even  like  unto  a  dream,  when  one 

From  sleeping  doth  arise  ; 
So  Thou,  O  Lord,  when  Thouawak'st, 
Their  image  shalt  despise. 

1521  Thus  grieved  within  me  was  my  heart, 
And  me  my  reins  opprest ; 
22  So  rude  was  I,  and  ignorant, 
And  in  Thy  sight  a  beast. 

16  23  But  I  am  still  with  Thee  ;  Thou  dost 

By  my  right  hand  me  hold, 
24  Thy  counsel  guides  me,  and  Thou  wilt 
In  glory  me  enfold. 

17  25  Whom  have  I  in  the  heavens  but  Thee, 

None  else  on  earth  beside. 
26  Flesh  fails  and  heart ;  God,  my  heart's 
And  portion  will  abide.        [strength 


PSALM   LXXIV.  155 

18  27  For,  lo,  they  that  are  far  from  Thee 

For  ever  perish  shall ; 
Them  that  forsake  Thee  faithlessly 
Thou  hast  destroyed  all. 

19  28  But  surely  it  is  good  for  me 

That  I  to  God  draw  near  ; 

Jehovah,  Lord,  I  trust  that  all 

Thy  works  I  may  declare. 


I*salm  LXXIV.     C.  M. 

&GOD,  why  hast  Thou  cast  us  off  ? 
Is  it  for  evermore  ? 
Agamst  Thy  pasture-sheep  why  doth 
Thine  anger  smoke  so  sore  > 

2  The  congregation  of  Thy  choice 

In  Thy  remembrance  hold  ; 
The  people  who  have  purchased  been 
By  Thee  in  days  of  old  ; 

The  rod  of  Thine  inheritance. 
Which  Thou  redeemed  hast ; 

This  Zion  hill,  wherein  Thou  hadst 
Thy  dwelling  in  times  past. 

3  To  these  long  desolations  lift 

Thy  feet,  and  tarry  not. 
For  all  the  ills  Thy  foes  within 
Thy  holy  place  have  wrought. 

4  In  midst  of  Thine  own  meeting  place 

Thine  enemies  do  roar  ; 
Their  ensigns  they  set  up  for  signs 
Of  triumph  Thee  before. 

5  They  seemed  as  one  who  lifted  up 

The  axe  thick  trees  upon  ; 


156  PSALM   LXXIV. 

6  For  now  with  axe  and  hammers  they 
Do  break  the  carved  work  down. 

7  7  Thy  holy  place  they  set  on  fire, 

And  have  defiled  the  same, 
By  casting  down  unto  the  ground 
The  place  where  dwelt  Thy  name. 

8  8  Thus  said  they  in  their  hearts.  Let  us 

Destroy  them  out  of  hand  ; 
They  burnt  up  all  the  synagogues 
Of  God  within  the  land.    • 

9  9  Our  signs  we  do  not  now  behold  ; 

There  is  not  us  among 
A  prophet  more,  nor  any  one 
That  knows  the  time  how  long. 

10  10  How  long  thus  shall  the  foe,  O  God, 

Reproachfully  exclaim  ? 
And  shall  the  adversary  thus 
Always  blaspheme  Thy  Name  ? 

11  II  Thy   hand,    even   Thy  right   hand  of 

might, 
To  stretch  forth  why  delay  ? 
O  from  Thy  bosom  pluck  it  out. 
And  sweep  them  quite  away. 

12  12  For  certainly  God  is  my  King, 

Even  from  the  times  of  old  ; 
He  works  in  midst  of  all  the  earth 
Salvation  manifold. 

13  13  The  sea,  by  Thy  great  power,  to  part 

Asunder  Thou  didst  make  ; 
And    Thou   the    great    sea-monsters' 
Didst  in  the  waters  break.       [heads, 


PSALM   LXXIV.  157 

14  14  The  heads  of  the  leviathan 

Thou  breakest  and  didst  give 
Him  to  be  meat  unto  the  folk 
In  wilderness  that  live. 

15 15  Thou    clav'st    the   fountain   and   the 

Didst  dry  the  rivers  great ;       [flood, 

16  Both  day  and  night  are  Thine  ;  Thou 

The  light  and  sun  create.  [didst 

16  17  By  Thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 

Were  settled  everywhere  ; 
The  summer  and  the  winter  both 
By  Thee  created  were. 

17  18  Remember  that  the  enemy 

Jehovah  did  defame  ; 
And  that  the  foolish  people  have 
Blasphemed  Thy  holy  Name. 

18  19  O  do  not  to  the  multitude 

Thy  turtle's  soul  give  o'er  ; 
The  congregation  of  Thy  poor 
Forget  not  evermore. 

19  20  Now  to  the  cov'nant  have  respect ; 

For  in  the  earth  are  found 
Dark  places,  full  of  shadowed  homes, 
Where  cruelties  abound. 

20  21  O  let  not  those  that  be  oppressed 

Return  again  with  shame  ; 
Let  those  that  poor  and  needy  are 
Give  praises  to  Thy  Name. 

21  22  Do  Thou,  O  God,  arise  and  plead 

The  cause  that  is  Thine  own  ; 
Remember  how  Thou  art  reproached 
Still  by  the  foolish  one. 


1S8  PSALM  LXXV. 

22  23  Do  not  forget  the  voice  of  those 
That  are  Thine  enemies  ; 
Of  those  the  tumult  ever  grows 
That  do  against  Thee  rise. 


TO 


Psalm  LXXV.    C.  M. 

Thee,  O  God,  we  render  thanks, 
We  render  thanks  to  Thee  ; 
Because  Thy  wondrous  works  declare 
Thy  great  Name  near  to  be. 


2  When  the  appointed  time  I  find, 

In  righteousness  I  '11  reign  ; 

3  Earth  and  its  dwellers  are  dissolved, 

The  pillars  I  sustain. 

4  I  said  to  boastful  fools.  Boast  not ; 

To  sinners  said.  Your  horn 

5  Lift  not ;  lift  not  your  horn  on  high, 

Nor  speak  with  neck  of  scorn. 

6  For  not  from  east,  nor  west,  nor  south, 

Comes  exaltation  nigh ; 

7  But  God  is  Judge;  He  puts  down  one. 

Another  lifts  on  high. 

8  A  cup  is  in  Jehovah's  hand  ; 

Red  wine,  full  mixed  withal, 
He  pours  ;  earth's  wicked  all  wring  out 
Its  dregs,  and  drink  them  shall. 

9  But  I  forever  will  declare, 

I  Jacob's  God  will  praise. 
10  All  horns  of  lewd  men  I  '11  cut  off; 
But  just  men's  horns  will  raise. 


PSALM   LXXVI.  159 

Psalm  LXXVI.     C.  M. 

1  T  N  Judah  God  is  known  ;  His  name 

1  In  Israel  is  great. 

2  In  Salem  His  pavilion  is, 

In  Zion  is  His  seat. 

2  3  There  arrows  of  the  bow  He  brake, 

The  shield,  the  sword,  the  war. 
4  More  glorious  Thou  than  hills  of  prey, 
More  excellent  art  far. 

3  5  Those   that   were   stout   of   heart  are 

spoiled, 
They  slept  their  sleep  outright ; 
And  none  of  those  their  hands  did  find 
That  were  the  men  of  might. 

4  6  When  Thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

Had  forth  against  them  passed. 
Their  horses  and  their  chariots  both 
Were  in  a  dead  sleep  cast. 

5  7  Thou,  even  Thou,  art  He  that  should 

Be  feared  ;  and  who  is  he 
That  may  stand  up  before  Thy  sight, 
If  once  Thou  angry  be  } 

6  8  From  heaven  Thou  sentence  didst  pro- 

The  earth  was  still  with  fear;  [claim, 
9  When  God  to  judgment  rose,  to  save 
All  meek  on  earth  that  were. 

7  10  Because  the  very  wrath  of  man 

Unto  Thy  praise  redounds  ; 
Thou  to  the  remnant  of  his  wrath 
Wilt  set  restraining  bounds. 

8  II  Vov/ to  the  LORD  your  God,  and  pay; 

All  ye  that  near  Him  be. 


l6o  PSALM    LXXVII. 

Bring  gifts  and  presents  unto  Him, 
For  to  be  feared  is  He. 

9    12  For  He  the  spirit  shall  cut  off 
Of  those  that  princes  be  ; 
To  kings  that  are  upon  the  earth 
Most  terrible  is  He. 


Psalm  LXXVII.     C.  M. 

WITH  my  voice  cried  unto  God, 

I  unto  God  did  cry, 
Even  with  my  voice  ;  and  unto  me 

His  ear  He  did  apply. 


2  In  day  of  woe  I  sought  the  Lord  ; 

i\iy  hand  was  stretched  by  night, 
And  not  withdrawn  ;  but  yet  my  soul 
Refused  the  cheering  light. 

3  I  to  remembrance  God  do  call, 

Yet  trouble  doth  remain  ; 
And  overwhelmed  my  spirit  is, 
Whilst  I  do  sore  complain. 

4  Mine  eyes  debarred  from  rest  and  sleep 

Thou  makest  still  to  wake  ; 
My  trouble  is  so  great,  that  I 
Unable  am  to  speak. 

5  I  thought  on  days  and  years  of  old, 

Recalled  my  songs  by  night ; 

6  I  with  my  heart  communed,  my  soul 

Made  earnest  search  for  light. 

7  For  ever  will  the  Lord  cast  off, 

And  gracious  be  no  more? 

8  For  ever  is  His  mercy  gone? 

Fails  His  word  evermore? 


PSALM    LXXVII.  l6l 

7  9  Oh,  is  it  so,  that  all  His  grace 

Our  God  forgotten  hath  ? 
And  that  His  tender  mercies  He 
Hath  shut  up  in  His  wrath  ? 

8  ID  Then  did  I  say,  that  surely  this 

Is  mine  infirmity  ; 
But  oh,  the  years  of  the  right  hand 
Of  Him  that  is  Most  High. 

9  II  Jehovah's  deeds  I  will  recount ; 

Thy  wonders  old  relate  ; 

12  On  all  Thy  doings  I  will  muse, 

On  Thy  works  meditate. 

10  13  O  God,  in  holiness  Thy  way  ! 

What  god  is  great  like  God  ? 
14  Thou,    wonder    working    God,    Thy 
strength 
'Mong  peoples  show'st  abroad. 

11  15  To  Thine  own  people  with  Thine  arm 

Thou  didst  redemption  bring  ; 
To  Jacob's  sons,  and  to  the  tribes 
Of  Joseph  that  do  spring. 

12  16  The  waters  Thee  perceived,  O  God, 

The  waters  saw  Thee  well  ; 
And  they  for  fear  aside  did  flee  ; 
The  depths  on  trembling  fell. 

13  17  The  clouds  in  water  forth  were  poured; 

Sound  loudly  did  the  sky  ; 
And  swiftly  through  the  world  abroad 
Thine  arrows  fierce  did  fly. 

14  18  Thy  thunder's  voice  along  the  heaven 

A  mighty  noise  did  make  ; 
By  lightnings  lightened  was  the  world; 
Earth  trembled  and  did  shake. 


l62  PSALM   LXXVIII, 

15  19  Thy  way  was  in  the  sea,  and  in 

The  waters  great  Thy  path  ; 
Yet  there  Thy  footsteps  hidden  are  ; 
None  Icnowledge  thereof  hath. 

16  20  Thy  people  Thou  didst  safely  lead, 

Like  to  a  flock  of  sheep  ; 
By  Moses'  hand,  and  Aaron's,  Thou 
Didst  them  conduct  and  keep. 


Psalm  LXXVIII.    C.  M. 

ATTEND,  my  people,  to  my  law  ; 
Thereto  give  thou  an  ear  ; 
The  words  that  from  my  mouth  pro- 
Attentively  do  hear.  [ceed, 

2  My  mouth  shall  speak  a  parable. 

And  sayings  dark  of  old  ; 

3  The  same  which  we  have  heard  and 

And  us  our  fathers  told.       [known, 

4  We  will  not  from  their  children  hide. 

But  to  their  sons  make  known 
Jehovah's  praises,  and  His  strength, 
And  wonders  He  hath  done. 

5  He  Jacob  testimony  gave 

In  Isr'el  law  did  place, 
And  charged  our  fathers  them  to  show 
To  their  succeeding  race  ; 

6  That  so  the  race  which  was  to  come 

Might  well  them  learn  and  know  ; 
And  sons  unborn  who  should  arise, 
Might  to  their  sons  them  shov/  ; 

7  That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  God, 

And  suffer  not  to  fall 


PSALM  LXXVIII.  163 

God's  mighty  works  out  of  their  mind, 
But  keep  His  precepts  all ; 

7  8  And  might  not,  like  their  fathers,  be 

A  stubborn  rebel  race  ; 
A  race  not  right  in  heart ;  with  God 
Whose  spirit  faithless  was. 

8  9  The   sons    of    Ephr'im,  armed,    with 

In  day  of  battle  fled  ;  [bows, 

iQ  Kept  not  God's  cov'nant,  and  refused 
By  His  law  to  be  led. 

9  II  His    works    and    wonders.    He   them 

They  did  forget  outright ;     [shewed 
12  Marvels  in  Egypt,  Zoan's  field, 
He  did  in  fathers'  sight. 

10  13  He  clave  a  pathway  in  the  sea. 

He  led  them  through  the  deep  ; 
The  waters  on  each  side  He  raised, 
They  stood  up  as  a  heap. 

11 14  With  cloud  by  day,  with  light  of  fire 
All  night.  He  did  them  guide. 
15  He  in  the  desert  clave  the  rocks. 
And  drink  as  floods  supplied. 

12  16  He  from  the  rock  brought  streams,  as 
Made  waters  down  to  run.       [floods 
17  Yet,  sinning  more,  in  desert  they 
Provoked  the  Highest  One. 

13 18  For  in  their  heart  they  tempted  God, 
And  speaking  with  mistrust. 
They  greedily  did  meat  require 
To  satisfy  their  lust. 


104  PSALM    LXXVIII. 

14  19  Moreover  they  against  God  spake, 

And,  murmuring;,  they  said  : 
Can  God  in  such  a  wilderness 
For  us  a  table  spread  ? 

15  20  Behold,  He  smote  the  rock,  and  thence 

Came  streams  and  watei-s  great ; 
But  can  He  give  His  people  bread? 
And  send  them  flesh  to  eat  ? 

16  21  Jehovah  therefore  heard,  was  wroth  ; 

So  kindled  was  a  flame 
In  Jacob,  yea,  on  Israel 
His  burning  anger  came. 

17  22  For  they  believed  not  God,  nor  trust 

In  His  salvation  had  ; 
23  Though  clouds  above  He  did  command 
And  heavens'  doors  open  made  ; 

18  24  And  manna  rained  on  them,  and  gave 

Them  corn  of  heaven  to  eat. 
25  Man  angels'  food  did  eat  ;  to  them 
He  to  the  full  sent  meat. 

19  26  He  in  the  heaven  also  caused 

An  eastern  wind  to  blow. 

And  by  His  power  did  direct 

The  southern  wind  to  go. 

20  27  Then  flesh   He   rained  on  them  like 

dust. 
Winged  fowl  like  sand  of  sea  ; 
28  Within  their  camp  He  made  them  fall. 
Around  their  tents  to  be. 

21  29  So  they  did  eat  and  were  well  filled  ; 

For  what  they  did  require, 
30  He  brought  to  them  ;  yet  unappeased 
Was  their  corrupt  desire  ; 


PSALM    LXXViII.  165 

22      Then,   while  the  meat  was  in  their 
mouths 
31      God's  wrath  upon  them  fell ; 

He    slew   their   fat   ones,   yea,  smote 
The  flower  of  Israel.  [down 

2332  Yet  still  they  sinned,  did  not  believe 
His  wondrous  works  ;  so  He 
33  With    terror    great     consumed    their 
Their  days  in  vanity.  [years, 

24  34  But  when  He  slew  them,  then  they  did 

To  seek  Him  show  desire  ; 
Yea,  they  returned,  and  after  God 
Right  early  did  inquire. 

25  35  And  that  this  God  had  been  their  Rock 

They  did  remember  then  ; 
That  He  who  is  the  Most  High  God 
Had  their  Redeemer  been. 

26  36  Yet   with   their  mouth  they   flattered 

Him, 
And  with  their  tongues  they  lied  ; 
37  Their   heart   not   steadfast   was,  they 
His  cov'nant  turned  aside.         [from 

2738  But,  full  of  pity.  He  forgave 

Their  sin,  them  did  not  slay  ; 
Nor  stirred  up  all  His  wrath,  but  oft 
His  anger  turned  away. 

28  39  For  that  they  were  but  fading  flesh 

He  did  remember  then  ; 
A  breath  that  passeth  soon  away,  • 
And  Cometh  not  again. 

29  40  How  oft  in  wilds  they  Him  withstood ! 

Grieved  Him  in  desert  lone! 


l66  PSALM   LXXVIII. 

41  Yea,  turned   and   tempted  God,  pro- 
Isr'el's  own  Holy  One.  [voiced 

30  42  They  did  not  call  to  mind  His  power, 

Nor  yet  the  day  when  He 
Delivered  them  out  of  the  hand 
Of  their  fierce  enemy. 

31  43  How  wonders  He  in  Egypt  wrought 

And  signs  in  Zoan's  field  ; 
44  Their  rivers  into  blood  He  turned, 
Their  streams  no  drink  did  yieldi 

32  45  He  sent  the  fly  which  them  devoured, 

The  frog  which  did  them  spoil ; 
46  He  gave  the  worm  their  increase  all, 
The  locust  all  their  toil. 

33  47  Their  vines  with  hail,  their  sycamores 

He  with  the  frost  did  blast. 
48  Their   beasts   to    hail  He  gave,  their 
Hot  thunderbolts  did  waste,     [flocks 

34  49  Fierce  anger  He  let  loose  on  them, 

And  indignation  strong, 
Distress  and  trouble,  angels  sent 
Of  evil  them  among. 

35  50  He  for  His  wrath  made  way,  their  soul 

From  death  He  did  not  save  ; 
But  over  to  the  pestilence 
Their  living  ones  He  gave. 

36  51  In  Egypt  land  the  first-born  all 

He  smote  down  everywhere  ; 
Among  the  tents  of  Ham,  even  these 
Chief  of  their  strength  that  were. 

37  52  But  His  own  people,  like  to  sheep, 

Thence  to  go  forth  He  made  ; 


PSALM   LXXVIII.  167 

And  He,  amidst  the  wilderness, 
Them  as  a  flock  did  lead. 

38  53  And  He  them  safely  on  did  lead, 

So  that  they  did  not  fear ; 
But  by  tlie  sea's  returning-  waves 
O'erwhelmed  their  en'mies  were. 

39  54  To  borders  of  His  holy  place 

His  people  thus  He  brought ; 
To  this  same  mountain  which  for  them 
His  own  right  hand  had  bought. 

40  55  For  them  He  nations  did  expel, 

Their  lands  by  lot  divide. 
That  so  the  tribes  of  Israel 
Might  in  their  tents  abide. 

41  56  Yet  God  Most  High  they  did  provoke 

And  Him  they  tempted  still  ; 
His  testimonies  to  observe 
Did  not  incline  their  will ; 

42  57  But,    like    their   fathers,    they  turned 

And  dealt  with  treachery  ;        [back, 
Aside  they  turned,  like  to  a  bow 
That  shoots  deceitfully. 

43  58  For  they  to  anger  did  provoke 

Him  with  their  places  high  ; 
And  with  their  graven  images 
Moved  Him  to  jealousy. 

44  59  God    heard,    was   wroth,    and    mucti 

His  people  Isr'el  then  ;        [abhorred 
60  So  Shiloh's  tent  He  left,  the  tent 
Which  He  had  Dlaced  with  men. 


l6S  PSALM  LXXVIII. 

45  6i  And  He  His  strength  delivered  up 

To  sore  captivity  ; 
He  left  His  glory  in  the  hand 
Of  His  proud  enemy. 

46  62  His  people  also  He  gave  o'er 

Unto  the  sword's  fierce  rage  ; 
And  hotly  did  His  anger  burn 
Against  His  heritage. 

47  63  The  fire  consumed  their  choice  young 

Their  maids  no  marriage  had;  [men; 
64  And  when  their  priests  fell  by  the 
sword, 
Their  v^rives  no  mourning  made. 

4865  The  Lord  then  M^oke,  as  one  from 

sleep, 
Strong  one  v^^hom  wine  doth  cheer ; 
66  He  smote  His  en'mies'  backs,  and  gave 
Them  endless  shame  and  fear. 

4967  And  He  rejected  Joseph's  tent, 
Ephr'im  was  not  approved  ; 
68  But  He  selected  Judah's  tribe, 
The  Zion  mount  He  loved. 

50  6g  His  Holy  place  He  built  like  heights, 

Like  earth  to  stand  for  aye  ; 
70  And  He  His  servant  David  chose. 
From  sheep  folds  took  away. 

51  71  From  following  the  ewes  with  young, 

He  brought  him  forth  to  feed 
Isr'el,  His  own  inheritance, 
His  people,  Jacob's  seed. 

52  72  And  so  in  His  integrity 

Of  heart  He  did  them  feed  ; 
And  by  His  skilfulness  of  hand 
He  did  them  safely  lead. 


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PSALM   LXXIX.  169 

Psalm   LXXIX.     C.  M. 

GOD,  into  Thy  heritage 

The  nations  entrance  made  ; 
Thy  Holy  temple  they  defiled, 
On  heaps  Jerus'lem  laid. 

2  2  Thy  servants'  bodies  they  have  thrown 

To  fowls  of  heaven  for  meat ; 
And  Thy  saints'  flesh  they  have  cast 
To  beasts  of  earth  to  eat.  [out 

3  3  All  round  about  Jerusalem 

Like  water  they  have  shed 
Their  blood  ;   and  there  was  none  to 
Them  burial  when  dead.  [give 

4  4  Thus  to  our  neighbors  a  reproach 

Most  base  become  are  we  ; 
A  scorn  and  laughing-stock  to  them 
That  round  about  us  be. 

5  5  How  long,  Jehovah  ?  evermore 

Wilt  Thou  still  keep  Thine  ire  ? 
And  shall  Thy  fervent  jealousy 
Forever  burn  like  fire  ? 

6  6  Thy  wrath  upon  the  nations  pour, 

That  have  Thee  never  known, 
And   on   those   kingdoms  which  Thy 
Have  never  called  upon.  [Name 

7  7  For  these  are  they  who  have  devoured 

Thy  servant  Jacob's  race  ; 
And  they  all  waste  and  desolate 
Have  made  his  dwelling  place. 

8  8  Against  us  count  not  former  sins  ; 

Thy  tender  mercies  show, 
Let  them  relieve  us  speedily  ; 
For  we  're  brought  very  low. 


lyo  PSALM   LXXX, 

9  9  For  Thy  Name's  glory  help,  O  God, 

Who  hast  our  Saviour  been  ; 
Yea,  free  us,  and  for  Thy  Name's  sake, 
O  cover  Thou  our  sin. 

10  ID  Why  say  the  nations,  Where's   their 

'Mong  nations  m  our  sight      [God  ? 
Make   known,    for   Thy  saints'  blood 
poured  out. 
Thine  own  avenging  might. 

11  II  Before  Thy  presence,  O  do  Thou 

Let  come  the  pris'ner's  sigh  ; 
In  greatness  of  Thy  power  preserve 
Those  that  are  doomed  to  die. 

12  12  And  to  our  neighbors'  bosom  let 

Be  seven-fold  repaid, 
The  same  reviling  which,  O  Lord, 
They  have  upon  Thee  laid. 

13  13  So  we,  Thy  folk,  and  pasture-sheep, 

Shall  give  Thee  thanks  always  ; 
And  unto  generations  all 

We  will  show  forth  Thy  praise. 

Psalm  ILXXX.     C.  M. 

EAR,  Isr'el's  Shepherd,  like  a  flock 

Thou  that  dost  Joseph  guide  ; 
Shine  forth,  O  Thou  that  dost  above 
The  cherubim  abide. 


H 


3     2  In  Ephraim's,  and  Benjamin's, 
And  in  Manasseh's  sight. 
Come  Thou,  for  our  salvation  come  ; 
Stir  up  Thy  strength  and  might. 

3     3  O  God,  in  Thine  abundant  grace 
Restore  us  unto  Thee  ; 


PSALM   LXXX.  171 

O  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  on  us, 
And  saved  we  then  sLall  be. 

4  4  O  Thou,  Jehovah,  God  of  Hosts, 

How  long;  shall  kindled  be 
Thy  wrath  against  the  earnest  prayer 
Thy  people  make  to  Thee  ? 

5  5  Thou  tears  of  sorrow  givest  them 

Instead  of  bread  to  eat ; 
Thou  si^ivest  tears  instead  of  drink 
To  them  in  measure  great. 

6  6  Thou  makest  us  to  neighbors  all 

A  strife  on  every  side  ; 
Our  enemies  among  themselves 
With  laughter  us  deride. 

7  7  O  God  of  hosts,  in  Thine  own  grace 

Restore  us  unto  Thee  ; 
O  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  on  us, 
And  saved  we  then  shall  be. 

8  8  A  vine  from  Egypt  Thou  hast  brought 

By  Thine  almighty  hand  ; 
And  Thou  didst  cast  the  nations  out 
To  plant  it  in  their  land. 

9  9  Before  it  Thou  a  place  didst  make, 

And  give  it  room  to  stand  ; 
Thou  causedst  it  deep  root  to  take, 
And  it  did  fill  the  land. 

10  10  It  covered  hills  with  shade,  its  boughs 

The  goodly  cedars  hide  ; 

II  It  sent  its  branches  to  the  sea, 

Its  shoots  to  river's  side. 

1 1  12  Why  hast  Thou  broken  down  its 

So  passers  pluck  at  will  ?         [hedge, 


172  PSALM    LXXXI. 

13  The  boar  out  of  the  wood  it  wastes, 
The  field  beasts  eat  their  fill. 

12  14  O  God  of  hosts,  we  Thee  beseech. 

Return  now  unto  Thine  ; 
Look  down  from  heaven  in  love  ;  be- 
And  visit  this  Thy  vine  ;  [hold, 

13  15  This  vine-tree,  which  Thine  own  right 

Hath  planted  us  among  ;  [hand 

And  that  same  branch,  which  for  Thy- 
self 
Thou  hast  made  to  be  strong, 

14  16  Burnt  up  it  is  with  flaming  fire, 

It  also  is  cut  down  ; 
And  perished  utterly  are  they 
Because  Thy  face  doth  frown. 

15  17  O  let  Thy  hand  be  still  upon 

The  man  of  Thy  right  hand. 
The  Son  of  man,  whom  for  Thyself 
Thou  hast  made  strong  to  stand, 

16  18  So  henceforth  we  will  not  go  back, 

Nor  turn  from  Thee  at  all ; 

O  do  Thou  quicken  us,  and  we 

Upon  Thy  name  will  call. 

17  19  Jehovah,  God  of  hosts,  in  grace 

Restore  us  unto  Thee  ; 
O  cause  Thy  face  to  shine  on  us, 
And  saved  we  then  shall  be. 

Psalm  LXXXI.     C,  M. 

1      CING  loud  to  God  our  strength  ;  with 
O     To  Jacob's  God  shout  ye.  [joy 

2  Take  up  a  psalm,  the  timbrel  bring, 
Sweet  harp  and  psaltery. 


PSALM   LXXXI.  173 

2  3  Blow  trumpet  at  new  moon,  full  moon, 

On  our  solemnities ; 
4  For  charge  to  Isr'el,  and  a  law 
Of  Jacob's  God  was  this. 

3  5  In  Joseph  this  an  ordinance 

He  made,  when  Egypt  land 
He  travelled  through,  where  speech  I 
I  did  not  understand.  [heard 

4  6  His  shoulder  I  from  burdens  took, 

His  hands  from  pots  did  free. 
7  Thou  didst  in  trouble  on  Me  call, 
And  I  delivered  thee  ; 

5  In  secret  place  of  thunder  I 

To  thee  did  answer  make  ; 
And  at  the  streams  of  Meribah 
Of  thee  a  proof  did  take. 

6  8  O  thou,  My  people,  give  an  ear, 

I  '11  testify  to  thee  ; 
To  thee,  O  Isr'el,  if  thou  wilt 
But  hearken  unto  Me. 

7  9  In  midst  of  thee  there  shall  not  be 

Any  strange  god  at  all ; 
Nor  unto  any  god  unknown 
Thou  bowing  down  shalt  fall. 

8  10  I  am  thy  God,  Jehovah,  who 

From  Egypt  did  thee  guide  ; 
I  '11  fill  thy  mouth  abundantly. 
Do  thou  it  open  wide. 

9  II  My  people  would  not  hear  My  voice, 

Isr'el  My  presence  spurned  ; 
12  So  I  them  left  to  their  hard  heart, 
To  their  own  ways  they  turned. 


174  PSALM   LXXXII. 

10  13  O  that  My  people  would  Me  hear, 

Isr'el  My  ways  v/ould  choose  ! 
14 1  would  their  en'mies  soon  subdue, 
My  hand  turn  on  their  foes. 

11  15  Jehovah's  haters  unto  Him 

Submission  then  should  feign  ; 
But  as  for  them,  their  time  should  still 
P'or  evermore  remain. 

12  16  He  also  should  them  ever  feed 

With  finest  of  the  wheat  ; 
Of  honey  from  the  rock,  thy  fill 
I  still  should  make  thee  eat. 


Psalm  LiXXXII.     C.  M. 

GOD  stands  in  council  of  the  great 
'Mong  gods  the  Judge  is  He  ; 

2  How  long  for  persons  vile,  will  ye 

The  unjust  judges  be  "> 

3  Defend  the  weak  and  fatherless  ; 

To  poor  oppressed  do  right. 

4  The  weak  and  needy  ones  set  free  ; 

Save  them  from  ill  men's  might. 

5  They  know  not,  nor  will  understand 

In  darkness  they  walk  on  ; 
All  the  foundations  of  the  earth 
Out  of  their  course  are  gone. 

6  I  said  that  ye  are  gods,  and  are 

Sons  of  the  Highest  all ; 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  as 

One  of  the  princes  fall. 


PSALM   LXXXII.  175 

5     SO  God,  do  Thou  raise  up  Th3-self, 
The  earth  to  judgment  call ; 
For  Thou,  as  Thine  inheritance, 
Shalt  take  the  nations  all. 

Psalm  liXXXII.     L.  M. 

1  f^OD  stands  in  council  of  the  great ; 
vJ     Among  the  gods  the  Judge  is  He; 
2  How  long  will  ye  unjustly  judge? 

The  face  of  wicked  persons  see? 

2  3  Judge  for  the  fatherless  and  weak  ; 

To  sufferers  and  poor  do  right ; 
4  Deliver  weak  and  needy  ones. 

And   save  them  from  the   wicked's 
might. 

3  5  They  knov/  not,  will  not  learn,   will 

w.ilk 
In    darkness,    tho'     earth's     pillars 
shake. 
6  I  did  exalt  you,  called  you  gods, 

Sons  of  the  Highest  did  you  make  ; 

4  7  But  ye  shall  die  like  other  men, 

Like  any  princes  ye  shall  fall. 
8  Arise,  O  God,  and  judge  the  earth  ; 
For  Thou  shalt  take  the  nations  all. 


0 


Psalm  LXXXIII.     C.  M. 

GOD,  not  silent  be,  nor  mute; 
Rest  not,  O  God,  we  said  ; 

2  For,  lo.  Thy  foes  a  tumult  make. 

Thy  haters  lift  the  head. 

3  They  'gainst  Thy  people,  hidden  ones, 

With  crafty  counsel  plot  ; 

4  They  said,  Come,  we  '11  their  nation 

Be  Isr'el's  name  fprgot.  [raze. 


176  PSALM   LXXXIII. 

3  5  For  they  with  one  consent  conspire, 

In  league  'gainst  Thee  combine. 
6  The  tents  of  Edom,  Ishmaelites  ; 
Moab  and  Hagar's  line. 

4  7  Gebal,  and  Ammon,  Amalek, 

Philistines,  those  of  Tyre  ; 
8  And  Assur  joined  with  them  ;  to  help 
Lot's  children  they  conspire. 

5  9  To  them  do  as  to  Midian  ; 

Jabin  at  Kison  strand  ; 

10  And  Sis'ra  who  at  Endor  fell ; 

They  fertilize  the  land. 

6  II  Like  Oreb,  and  like  Zeeb,  make 

Their  noble  men  to  fall ; 
To  Zeba,  and  Zalmunna  like 
Make  Thou  their  princes  all. 

7  12  Who  said,  For  our  inheritance 

Let  us  God's  dweUings  take. 
13  Like  dust  or  chaff  whirled  by  the  blast, 
My  God,  do  Thou  them  make. 

8  14  As  fire  the  forest  burns,  as  flame 

The  mountains  sets  on  fire, 
15  Chase  and  affright  them  with  the 

And  tempest  of  Thine  ire.        [storm 

9  16  Jehovah,  fill  with  shame  their  face, 

That  they  may  seek  Thy  Name. 
17  They  shall  confounded  be,  and  vexed, 
And  perish  in  their  shame  ; 

10  18  That  men  may  know  that  Thou,  to 

Alone  doth  appertain  [whom 

The  name  Jehovah,  dost  Most  High 
O'er  all  the  earth  remain. 


H 


PSALM  LXXXIV.  177 

Psalm  liXXXIV.     C.  M. 

OW  lovely  is  Thy  dwelling-place 

O  Lord  of  hosts,  to  me ! 
The  tabernacles  of  Thy  grace 
How  pleasant,  Lord,  they  be  ! 

2  2  My  thirsty  soul  longs  veh'mently, 

Yea  faints,  Thy  courts  to  see  : 
My  very  heart  and  flesh  cry  out, 
O  living  God,  for  Thee. 

3  3  Behold,  the  sparrow  findeth  out 

A  house  wherein  to  rest ; 

The  swallow  also  for  herself 

Hath  purchased  a  nest ; 

4  Even  Thine  own  altars,  where  she  safe 

Her  young  ones  forth  may  bring, 
O  Thou  almighty  LORD  of  hosts, 
Who  art  my  God  and  King. 

5  4  Blessed  are  they  in  Thy  house  that 

They  ever  give  Thee  praise,    [dwell; 
5  Blessed   is   the   man    whose   strength 
Thou  art, 
In  whose  heart  are  Thy  ways. 

6  6  Who,  passing  through  the  vale  of  tears, 

Make  it  a  place  of  springs  ; 

Also  the  rain  that  falleth  down 

Rich  blessing  to  it  brings. 

7  7  So  they  from  strength  unwearied  go 

Still  forward  unto  strength, 
Until  in  Zion  they  appear 
Before  God's  face  at  length. 

8  8  LORD,  God  of  hosts,  O  hear  my 

O  Jacob's  God,  give  ear ;      [prayer ; 


lyS  PSALM    LXXXIV. 

9  See,  God,  our  Shield,  look  on  the  face 
Of  Thine  Anointed  dear. 

9     lo  For  in  Thy  courts  one  day  excels 
A  thousand  ;  rather  in 
My  God's  house  will  I  keep  a  door, 
Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

10 II  For   God   the   LORD   's  a   sun   and 
Jehovah  grace  will  give  [shield  ; 

And  glory;  good  will  not  v>^ithhold 
From  them  who  rightly  live. 

11  12  O  Thou  that  art  the  LORD  of  hosts, 
That  man  is  truly  blest. 
Who,  by  a  confidence  assured, 
On  Thee  alone  doth  rest. 


Psalm  LXXXIV.      ys  &  6s. 

OLORD  of  hosts,  most  glorious, 
How  lovely  are  Thy  tents  ! 

2  Jehovah's  courts  to  enter, 

My  soul  with  longing  faints. 

My  heart  and  flesh  still  crying 
For  Thee,  O  Living  God, 

3  The  sparrow  found  a  dwelling, 

The  swallow  her  abode. 

Wherein  are  safely  sheltered 
The  young  she  forth  may  bring ; 

Thine  altars,  LORD  of  armies. 
Who  art  my  God  and  King. 

4  Blest  who  Thy  house  inhabit, 

They  ever  give  Thee  praise  ; 

5  Blest  man  \vhom  Thou  dost  strengthen. 

In  whose  heart  are  Thy  ways. 


PSALM   LXXXV.  179 

5  6  The  vale  of  tears  while  passing- 

They  make  a  place  of  springs  ; 
And  there  the  rain  descending 
Rich  blessing  to  it  brings. 

6  7  So  they  from  strength  unwearied 

Go  forward  unto  strength, 
Till  they  appear  in  Zion 
Before  God's  face  at  length. 

7  8  Hear  me,  LORD  God  of  armies  ; 

O  Jacob's  God,  give  ear  ; 
9  Thy  Christ's  own  face  beholding, 
See,  God,  our  Shield,  be  near. 

8  10  One  day  excels  a  thousand, 

If  spent  Thy  courts  within  ; 
I  '11  choose  God's  threshold  rather 
Than  dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

9  II  The  LORD  God  's  Sun,  Protector, 

The  LORD  will  glory  give 
And  grace  ;  nor  good  deny  them 
That  uprightly  do  live. 

10  12  O  Thou,  the  LORD  of  armies, 

How  blest  is  every  one 
Who  confidently  places 
His  trust  in  Thee  alone  ! 


Psalm  liXXXV.    C.  M. 

1  ]  EHOVAH,  Thou  hast  favor  shown 
J       To  Thy  beloved  land  ; 

And  Jacob's  captive  state  Thou  hast 
Recalled  with  mighty  hand. 

2  2  Thou  to  Thy  people  all  their  sins 

Most  freely  pardoned  hast ; 


l8o  PSALM  LXXXV. 

And  over  all  their  trespasses 
Thou  hast  a  cov'ring  cast. 

3  3  Thou  all  Thine  anger  hast  removed; 

From  wrath  hast  turned  to  peace ; 
4  O  God,  our  Saviour,  turn  Thou  us, 
And  make  Thy  wrath  to  cease. 

4  5  Shall  Thy  displeasure  thus  endure 

Against  us  without  end  ? 
Wilt  Thou  to  generations  all 
Thine  anger  forth  extend  ? 

5  6  That  in  Thee  may  Thy  people  joy, 

Wilt  Thou  not  us  revive  > 
7  Jehovah,  us  Thy  mercy  show, 
And  Thy  salvation  give. 

6  8  I  '11  hear  what  God,  Jehovah  speaks; 

To  His  folk  He  '11  speak  peace. 
And  to  His  saints  ;  but  let  them  not 
Return  to  foolishness. 

7  9  For  His  salvation  surely  is 

Nigh  them  that  do  Him  fear  ; 
That  as  a  dweller  in  our  land 
True  glory  may  appear. 

8  lo  Truth  meets  with  mercy,  righteousness 

And  peace  kiss  mutually  ; 
II  Truth  springs  from  earth,  and  right- 
eousness 
Looks  down  from  heaven  high. 

9  12  Yea,  good  Jehovah  shall  bestow  ; 

Our  land  shall  yield  increase  ; 
13  Justice,  to  set  us  in  His  steps. 
Shall  go  before  His  face. 


PSALM    LXXXV.  l8l 

Psalm  LXXXV.     L.  P.  M. 

1  nPHOU,  LORD,  hast  favor  shown  Thy 

1         land, 
And    brought    back    Jacob's     captive 
band  ; 

2  Thy    people's    sins  Thou  pardoned 

hast. 
And  all  their  guilt  has  covered  o'er, 

3  Thou  hast  removed  Thine  anger  sore, 

All  Thy   fierce   wrath   behind  Thee 
cast. 

2  4  Turn  us,  O  God  our  Saviour,  turn, 

Nor  longer  let  Thine  anger  burn. 

5  Wilt  Thou  for  ever  angry  be  ? 
Through  ages  shall  Thy  wrath  survive? 

6  Wilt  Thou  not  us  again  revive, 

That  so  we  may  rejoice  in  Thee  ? 

3  7  Jehovah,  us  Thy  mercy  show, 

And  Thv  salvation  now  bestow  ; 

8      I  '11  hear  what  God,  the  LORD,  will 

say ; 

Peace  to  His  people  He  will  speak, 

And  to  His  saints,  but  let  them  seek 

No  more  in  folly's  path  to  stray. 

4  9  His  saving  help  is  surely  near 

To  those  His  holy  Name  that  fear  ; 

Thus  glory  dwells  in  all  our  land. 
ID  Now  heavenly  truth  unites  with  grace. 
And  righteousness  and  peace  embrace; 

In  full  accord  they  ever  stand. 

5  II  Truth,  springing  forth,  the  earth  shall 

crown, 
And  righteousness  from  heaven  look 
down. 
12      Jehovah  shall  His  goodness  shed  ; 


l82  PSALM  LXXXVI. 

Our  land  shall  then  with  plenty  flow. 
13  Before  Him  righteousness  shall  go, 
And  cause  us  in  His  steps  to  tread. 


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Psalm  LXXXVI.     C.  M. 

THOU,  Jehovah,  bow  Thine  ear, 
And  hear  me  graciously  ; 
Because  I  sore  afflicted  am. 
And  am  in  poverty. 

2  Because  I  'm  holy,  let  my  soul 

By  Thee  delivered  be  ; 
O  Thou  my  God,  Thy  servant  save 
That  puts  his  trust  in  Thee. 

3  Since  unto  Thee  I  daily  cry, 

Be  gracious.  Lord,  to  me. 

4  Rejoice  Thy  servant's  soul ;  for,  Lord, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  Thee. 

5  For  Thou,  O  Lord,  most  gracious  art, 

And  ready  to  forgive  ; 
And  rich  in  mercy,  all  that  call 
Upon  Thee  to  relieve. 

6  Jehovah,  hear  my  prayer  ;  the  voice 

Of  my  requests  attend  ; 

7  In  day  of  straits  I  '11  call  on  Thee  ; 

For  Thou  wilt  answer  send. 

8  Among  the  many  gods,  O  Lord, 

Like  Thee  there  is  not  one  ; 
Nor  are  their  works  to  be  compared 
With  works  which  Thou  hast  done. 

9  All    nations    Thou    hast   made    shall 

And  worship  rev'rently  [come 

Before  Thy  face,  O  Lord  ;  and  they 
Thy  name  shall  glorify. 


PSALM   LXXXVI.  183 

8  10  Because  Thou  art  exceeding  great, 

And  works  by  Thee  are  done 
Which  are  to  be  admired  ;  and  Thou 
Art  God  Thyself  alone. 

9  II  Jehovah,  teach  to  me  Thy  way  ; 

In  Thy  truth  walk  will  I  ; 
Unite  my  heart,  that  I  Thy  Name 
May  fear  continually. 


10 


12  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart 
I  will  Thy  praise  proclaim  ; 
I  also  glory  will  ascribe 
Forever  to  Thy  name  ; 

11  13  Because  Thy  mercy  unto  me 
In  greatness  doth  excel ; 
And  Thou  delivered  hast  my  soul 
Out  from  the  lowest  hell. 


12  14  O  God,  the  proud  against  me  rise  ; 
The  violent  have  met. 
That   for   my  soul  have  sought ;  and 
Before  them  have  not  set.         [Thee 

13 15  But  Thou,  Lord,  art  a  God  of  grace, 
In  whom  compassions  flow  ; 
Thy  mercy  and  Thy  truth  abound, 
Thou  art  to  anger  slow. 

14  16  O  turn  to  me  Thy  countenance, 
And  mercy  on  me  have ; 
Thy  servant  strengthen,  and  the  son 
Oi  Thine  own  handmaid  save. 

1517  Show  me  a  sign  for  good,  which  they 
Who  do  me  hate  may  see, 
And  be  ashamed  ;  for  Thou.  O  LORD, 
Didst  help  and  comfort  me. 


184  PSALM    LXXXVI. 

Psalm  LiXXXVI.    S.  M. 

1  ]  EHOVAH,  give  Thine  ear  ; 

J     I  'm  poor  oppressed,  hear  me  ; 
2  Keep  me,  1  'm  holy  ;  my  God,  save 
Thy  servant  trusting  Thee. 

2  3  Be  gracious,  Lord,  to  me. 

All  day  to  Thee  I  cry  ; 
4  Give  joy  unto  Thy  servant.  Lord, 
My  soul  to  Thee  comes  nigh, 

3  5  For  Thou,  O  Lord,  art  good 

And  ready  to  forgive  ; 
Art  rich  in  mercy  all  that  call 
Upon  Thee  to  relieve. 

4  6  Jehovah,  hear  my  prayer, 

My  pleading  voice  attend  ; 
7  When  in  distress  I  '11  call  on  Thee, 
For  Thou  wilt  answer  send. 

5  8  'Mong  gods  none  is  like  Thee, 

0  Lord,  nor  works  like  Thine  ; 

9  All  nations  Thou  hast  made  shall  bow, 
Jehovah,  at  Thy  shrine  ; 

6  They  honor  will  Thy  Name  ; 

10       For  Thou  'rt  the  Greatest  One, 
Who  doest  things  most  wonderful ; 
Thyself  art  God  alone. 

7  II  Teach  me  Thy  way,  O  LORD, 

1  '11  walk  in  Thy  truth's  way  ; 
Unite  my  heart  that  rev'rently 

Thy  Name  regard  I  may. 

8  12  O  Lord  my  God,  Thee  praise 

With  all  my  heart  will  I  ; 
And  evermore  Thy  Holy  Name 
I  '11  seek  to  glorify. 


PSALM   LXXXVII,  185 

9  13  Because  Thy  grace  to  me 

In  greatness  doth  excel, 
And  Thou  my  soul  delivered  hast 
Out  from  the  lowest  hell. 

10  14  O  God,  the  proud  'gainst  me 

Rose  up  ;  in  council  met, 
Oppressors  sought  my  soul,  and  Thee 
Before  them  have  not  set. 

11  15  But  Thou,  Lord,  art  a  God 

Compassionate,  most  good, 
Long  suffering,  of  richest  grace, 
Thy  truth  has  ever  stood. 

12  16  O  turn  to  me  Thy  face, 

Have  mercy  me  upon  ; 
Strength  unto  me,  Thy  servant  give, 
O  save  Thy  handmaid's  son. 

13  17  Good  token  to  me  show  ; 

My  haters  then  shall  see 
With  shame  that  Thou,  Jehovah,  still 
Dost  help  and  comfort  me. 


U 


Psalm  LXXXVII.    C.  M. 

PON  the  hills  of  holiness 
He  His  foundation  sets, 

2  Jehovah  'bove  all  Jacob's  tents 

Delights  in  Zion's  gates. 

3  Things  glorious  are  said  of  thee, 

Thou  city  of  our  God. 

4  Rahab  and  Babel,  knowing  Me^ 

I  will  proclaim  abroad  ; 

Behold  Philistia,  and  with  it 
Land  of  the  Tyrian, 


PSALM   LXXXVIII. 

And  likewise  Ethiopia ; 

This  man  was  born  therein. 

5  Of  Zion  shall  be  said,  This  man 

And  that  man  born  was  there  ; 
And  He  that  is  Himself  Most  High, 
Shall  surely  stablish  her. 

6  Jehovah,  when  He  peoples  writes, 

Will  count :  This  born  was  there. 

7  The  singers,  as  the  players,  say, 

My  well-springs  m  thee  are. 

Psalm  LXXXVIII.     C.  M. 

TEHOVAH,  Saviour-God,  to  Thee, 
J      Both  day  and  night  cried  I. 

2  My  prayer  let  to  Thy  presence  coine  ; 

Give  ear  unto  my  cry  ; 

3  For  troubles  great  do  fill  my  soul ; 

My  life  draws  nigh  the  grave. 

4  I  'm  counted  with  those  that  go  down 

To  death,  and  no  strength  have. 

5  Set  free  among  the  dead,  like  slain 

That  in  the  grave  do  lie  ; 
Cut    off  from  Thy   hand,    whom  no 
Thou  hast  in  memory.  [more 

6  Thou  hast  me  laid  in  lowest  pit. 

In  deeps  and  darksome  caves. 

7  Thy  wrath  lies  hard  on  me,  Thou  hast 

Me  pressed  with  all  Thy  M^aves. 

8  Thou  hast  put  far  from  me  my  friends, 

Made  me  their  scorn  to  know ; 
And  I  am  so  shut  up,  that  I 
No  longer  forth  can  go. 


PSALM   LXXXIX.  187 

6  9  By  reason  of  affliction  sore, 

Mine  eye  doth  waste  away  ; 
Upon  Jehovah  1  do  call 
And  stretch  my  hands  each  day. 

7  10  Wilt  Thou  show  wonders  to  the  dead? 

Shall  they  rise,  and  Thee  bless  ? 
IT  Shall  in  the  grave  Thy  love  be  told  ? 
In  death  Thy  faithfulness  ? 

8  12  Shall  Thy  great  wonders  in  the  dark, 

Or  shall  Thy  righteousness, 
Be  known  to  any  in  the  land 
Of  deep  forgetfulness  ? 

9  13  But  I  to  Thee,  Jehovah,  cried  ; 

At  morn  I  '11  pray  to  Thee. 
14  Jehovah,  why  cast  off  my  soul  ? 
Why  hide  Thy  face  from  me  ? 

10  15  Distressed  am  I,  and  from  my  youth 

I  ready  am  to  die  ; 
Thy  terrors  I  have  borne,  and  am 
Distracted  fearfully. 

11  16  By  Thy  fierce  wrath  I  'm  overwhelmed, 

Cut  off  by  dread  of  Thee  ; 
17  Like  floods  Thy  terrors  round  me  close, 
All  day  they  compass  me. 

12 18  My  friends  Thou  hast  put  far  from  me, 
And  him  that  did  me  love  ; 
And    those    that    mine   acquaintance 
To  darkness  didst  remove.         [were 

Psalm  LXXXIX.     C.  M 

1      J  EHOVAH'S  mercies  ever  sing 
J      Will  I ;  with  mouth  I  shall 

Thy  faithfulness  make  to  be  known 
To  generations  all. 


l88  PSALM   LXXXIX. 

a     2  For  mercy  shall  be  built,  said  I, 
For  ever  to  endure  ; 
Thy  faithfulness,  even  in  the  heavens 
Thou  wilt  establish  sure. 

3  3  I  virith  my  chosen  one  have  made 

A  cov'nant  graciously ; 
And  to  my  servant,  whom  I  loved» 
To  David  sworn  have  I ; 

4  4  That  I  thy  seed  establish  shall 

For  ever  to  remain  ; 
And  will  to  generations  all 

Thy  throne  build  and  maintain. 

5  5  Jehovah,  of  Thy  wonders  all 

The  heavens  shall  praise  express  ; 
The  congregation  of  Thy  saints 
Shall  praise  Thy  faithfulness. 

6  6  For  with  Jehovah  in  the  heavens 

Who  can  at  all  compare  ? 
Who  like  Jehovah  is  'mong  sons 
Of  those  that  mighty  are  ? 

7  7  In  council  of  the  saints  a  God 

Most  terrible  is  He  ; 
And  more  than  all  that  round  Him  are 
He  ever  feared  should  be. 

8  8  Jehovah,  God  of  hosts,  who  is 

A  mighty  LORD  like  Thee  ? 
9  Truth   girds    Thee ;    stilling    all    her 
Thou  rulest  the  proud  sea.     [waves, 

9  lo  In  pieces  Thou  didst  Rahab  break. 

Like  one  that  slaughtered  is ; 
And  with  Thy  mighty  arm  Thou  hast 
Dispersed  Thine  enemies. 


PSALM   LXXXIX.  189 

10 II  The    heavens    are    Thine,    Thou   for 
Thine  own 
The  earth  dost  also  take  ; 
The  world,  and  fulness  of  the  same, 
Thy  power  did  found,  and  make. 

1 1 12  The  north  and  south  from  Thee  alone 
Their  first  beginning  had  ; 
Both  Tabor  mount  and  Hermon  hill 
Shall  in  Thy  name  be  glad. 

12 13  Thou  hast  an  arm  that 's  full  of  power; 
Thy  hand  is  great  in  might, 
And  Thy  right  hand  exceedingly 
Exalted  is  in  height. 

13  14  Justice  and  judgment  of  Thy  throne 

Are  made  the  dwelling-place  ; 
Yea,  mercy  in  accord  with  truth, 
Shall  go  before  Thy  face. 

14  15  O  greatly  blessed  the  people  are 

The  joyful  sound  that  know  ; 
In  light,  Jehovah,  of  Thy  face, 
They  ever  on  shall  go. 

15 16  They  in  Thy  name  shall  all  the  day 
Rejoice  exceedingly  ; 
And  in  Thy  righteousness  shall  they 
Exalted  be  on  high. 

16  17  Because  the  glory  of  their  strength 

Doth  only  stand  in  Thee  ; 
And  in  Thy  favor  shall  our  horn 
And  power  exalted  be. 

17  18  Because  our  covering  shield  belongs 

Unto  the  LORD  alone  ; 
And  He  who  is  our  King  belongs 
To  Isr'el's  Holy  One. 


igo  PSALM   LXXXIX. 

18  19  In  vision  then  Thou  to  Thy  saints 

Didst  speak,  I  '11  help  impose 
On  one  that 's  mighty,  whom  I  raised, 
And  from  the  people  chose. 

19  20  Even  David,  I  have  found  him  out 

A  servant  unto  Me, 
And  with  My  holy  oil  My  King 
Anointed  him  to  be  ; 

20  21  With  whom  My  hand  established  is ; 

Mine  arm  shall  make  him  strong. 
22  On  him  the  foe  shall  not  exact, 
Nor  son  of  mischief  wrong. 

21  23 1  will  beat  down  before  his  face 

All  his  malicious  foes  ; 
I  will  them  greatly  plague,  who  do 
With  hatred  him  oppose. 

22  24  My  mercy  and  My  faithfulness 

With  him  yet  still  shall  be ; 
And  in  My  name  his  horn  and  power 
Men  shall  exalted  see. 

23  25  His  hand  and  power  shall  reach  afar, 

I  '11  set  it  in  the  sea  ; 
And  his  right  hand  established  shall 
Upon  the  rivers  be. 

24  26  Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God 

He  unto  Me  shall  cry  ; 
Thou  also  art  the  Rock  on  which 
For  safety  I  rely. 

25  27  I  '11  make  him  My  first  born,  supreme 

O'er  kings  of  every  land, 
28  My  love  I  '11  ever  keep  for  him. 
My  cov'nant  fast  shall  stand. 


PSALM    LXXXIX.  191 

26  29  His  seed  I  by  My  power  will  make 

For  ever  to  endure  ; 
And,  as  the  days  of  heaven,  his  throne 
Shall  stable  be  and  sure. 

27  30  But  if  his  children  shall  forsake 

My  law  and  go  astray, 
And  in  My  judgments  shall  not  walk, 
But  wander  from  My  way  ; 

28  31  If  they  My  statutes  break,  and  My 

Commands  do  not  obey  ; 
32  I  '11  visit  then  their  sins  with  rods, 
Their  guilt  with  stripes  repay  ; 

29  33  Yet  I  '11  not  take  My  love  from  him, 

Nor  false  My  promise  make  ; 
34  My  cov'nant  I  11  not  break,  nor  change 
What  with  My  mouth  I  spake. 

30  35  Once  by  My  holiness  I  sware, 

To  David  I  '11  not  lie  ; 
36  His  seed  and  throne  shall,  as  the  sun, 
Before  Me  last  for  aye, 

31  37  It  like  the  moon  shall  ever  be, 

Established  steadfastly  ; 
And  like  to  that  which  in  the  heaven 
Doth  witness  faithfully. 

32  38  Yet  Thou  hast  cast  off  and  abhorred  ; 

Art  wroth  with  Christ,  Thine  own  ; 
39  Thy  servant's  cov'nant  hast  made  void, 
To  earth  profaned  his  crown. 

33  40  Thou  all  his  hedges  broken  hast, 

His  strongholds  down  hast  torn  ; 
41  He  to  all  passers-by  a  spoil, 
To  neighbors  is  a  scorn. 


192  PSALM    LXXXIX. 

34  42  Thou  hast  set  up  his  foes'  right  hand ; 
Made  all  his  en'mies  glad  ; 
43  Turned  his  sword's  edge,  and  him  to 
In  battle  hast  not  made.  [stand 

3544  His  glory  Thou  hast  made  to  cease, 
His  throne  to  ground  down  cast ; 
45  Shortened  his  days  of  youth,  and  him 
With  shame  Thou  covered  hast. 

36  46  How  long,  Jehovah,  wilt  Thou  hide  ? 

For  ever,  in  Thine  ire  ? 
And  shall  Thine  indignation  hot 
Burn  like  a  flaming  fire  ? 

37  47  Remember,  Thou,  how  short  a  time 

I  shall  on  earth  remain  ; 
O  wherefore  is  it  so  that  Thou 
Hast  made  all  men  in  vain  ? 

38  48  What  man  is  he  that  liveth  here, 

And  death  shall  never  see  ? 
Or  from  the  power  of  the  grave 
What  man  his  soul  shall  free  ? 

39  49  Thy  former  loving-kindnesses, 

O  Lord,  where  be  they  now  ? 
Those  which  in  truth  and  faithfulness 
To  David  sworn  hast  Thou  ? 

40  50  Remember,     Lord,     Thy    saint's    re- 

What  I  in  heart  have  borne  [proach, 

51  From  mighty  peoples  all ;  Thy  foes, 

Jehovah,  who  Thee  scorn  ; 

41  Yea,  how  the  footsteps  of  Thy  Christ 

Reproached  by  them  have  been. 

52  Blessed  be  Jehovah  evermore  ; 

Amen,  yea,  and  amen. 


PSALM  XC.  193 

Psalm  XC.    C.  M. 

1  'T^HOU,  Lord,  hast  been  our  dwelling- 

1      In  generations  all.  [place 

^  Before  Thou  ever  hadst  brought  forth 

The  mountains  great  or  small ; 

2  Ere  ever  Thou  hadst  formed  the  earth 

And  all  the  world  abroad  ; 
Even  Thou  from  everlasting  art 
To  everlasting  God. 

3  3  And  yet  Thou  to  destru(?tion  dost 

Man  that  is  mortal  turn  ; 
Thou  unto  them  dost  say,  Again, 
Ye  sons  of  men  return. 

4  4  Because  a  thousand  years  appear 

No  more  before  Thy  sight 

Than  yesterday,  when  it  is  past, 

Or  than  a  watch  by  night. 

5  5  As  with  an  overflowing  flood 

Thou  sweepest  them  away  ; 
They  like  a  sleep  are,  like  the  grass 
That  grows  at  morn  are  they. 

6  6  At  morn  it  flourishes  and  grows. 

Cut  down  at  eve  doth  fade. 
7  For  by  Thine  anger  we  're  consumed, 
Thy  wrath  makes  us  afraid. 

7  8  All  our  iniquities  Thou  dost 

Before  Thy  presence  place, 

And  set  our  secret  faults  before 

The  brightness  of  Thy  face, 

8  9  For  in  Thine  anger  all  our  days 

Do  pass  on  to  an  end  ; 
And  as  a  tale  that  hath  been  told. 
So  we  our  years  do  spend. 


194  PSALM   XC, 

9  lo  Threescore  and  ten  years  do  sum  up 

Our  days  and  years,  we  see  ; 
Or  if,  by  reason  of  more  strength, 
In  some  fourscore  they  be  ; 

10  Yet  doth  the  strength  of  such  old  meu 

But  grief  and  labor  prove  ; 
For  it  is  soon  cut  off,  and  we 
Fly  hence,  and  soon  remove. 

11  II  Who  knows  Thine  anger's  power,  and 

Thy  fear  before  his  eyes  ?         [keeps 
12  So  teach  Thou  us  to  count  our  days 
That  our  hearts  may  be  wise. 

12  13  Return,  Jehovah,  unto  us  ; 

How  long  thus  shall  it  be  ? 
Let  it  repent  Thee  now  for  those 
That  servants  are  to  Thee. 

13  14  O  with  Thy  tender  mercies,  do 

Us  early  satisfy ; 
So  we  rejoice  shall  all  our  days, 
And  still  be  glad  in  Thee. 

14  15  According  as  the  days  have  been 

Wherein  we  grief  have  had. 
And  years  wherein  we  ill  have  seen, 
So  do  Thou  make  us  glad. 

15  16  O  let  Thy  work  and  power  appear 

Thy  servants'  face  before  ; 
And  unto  their  dear  children  show 
Thy  glory  evermore. 

16  17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  LORD 

Our  God  be  us  upon  ; 
Our  nandy  works  establish  Thou, 
Establish  them  each  one. 


PSALM   XC.  igr 

Psalm  XC.    7s. 

LORD,  our  dwelling  Thou  hast  been, 
In  all  ages  men  have  seen. 
-3  Ere  the  mountains  had  their  birth, 
Ere  Thou  mad'st  the  worlds  or  earthy 
Thou  from  dateless  ages  gone 
Art  forever  God  alone. 

3  Soon  Thou  turnest  man  to  dust ; 
Say'st  to  all,  Return  ye  must. 

4  For  a  thousand  years  to  Thee, 
Yesterday,  a  night-watch  be. 

5  Men,  as  floods,  Thou  sweep'st  away  ; 
Like  a  sleep,  like  grass,  are  they. 

6  In  the  morn  they  grow  and  bloom, 
Mown  at  eve  they  fade  in  gloom  ; 

7  For  Thine  anger  us  devours. 
Thy  wrath  gives  us  fearful  hours ; 

8  All  our  guilt  to  Thee  is  known, 
Secret  sins  Thy  light  has  shown, 

9  In  Thy  wrath  our  days  we  spend  ; 
Like  a  tale  our  years  soon  end. 

ID  Life  is  threescore  years  and  ten. 

Fourscore  years  the  strong  may  gain  ; 
Yet  their  strength  gives  toil  and  sighs. 
Soon  is  gone,  O  quickly  flies  ! 

11  Who  knows  all  Thine  anger's  power  ? 
Duly  fears  thy  wrathful  hour  ? 

12  So  teach  us  to  count  our  days. 
We  '11  our  hearts  to  wisdom  raise. 

13  Turn,  Jehovah,  why  delay  ? 
Now  repent.  Thy  servants  pray. 

14  Satisfy  us  every  morn 

With  Thy  mercy  to  us  borne  r 


ig6  PSALM  XCI. 

So  we  shall  exuJtant  be 
All  our  days  made  glad  in  Thee. 
15  Give  glad  days,  as  Thou  hast  grieved, 
Long  as  years  we  ill  received. 

T    16  To  Thy  servants  Thy  works  show  ; 
Make  their  sons  Thy  glory  know. 
17  Let  Jehovah's  beauty  be, 

Our  own  God's,  on  us  from  Thee  ; 
Stay  our  hands'  work  on  us  now, 
Our  hands'  work  establish  Thou. 

Psalm  XCI.    CM. 

1  TT E  that  doth  in  the  secret  place 
ri    Of  the  Most  High  reside, 

Beneath  the  shade  of  Him  that  is 
Almighty  shall  abide. 

2  2  I  of  Jehovah  now  will  say. 

He  is  my  refuge  still ; 
He  is  my  fortress,  and  my  God, 
In  whom  confide  I  will. 

3  3  Assuredly  He  shall  thee  save. 

And  give  deliverance 
Both  from  the  fowler's  snare  and  from 
The  noisome  pestilence. 

4  4  His  feathers  shall  thee  hide  ;  thy  trust 

Beneath  His  wings  shall  be  ; 
His  faithfulness  shall  be  a  shield 
And  buckler  unto  thee. 

5  5  Thou  Shalt  not  need  to  be  afraid 

For  terrors  of  the  night ; 
Nor  for  the  arrow  that  doth  fly 
By  day  while  it  is  light. 


PSALM  XCI.  197 

6  6  Nor  for  the  pestilence  that  walks 

In  darkness  secretly  ; 
Nor  for  destruction  that  doth  waste 
At  noon-day  openly. 

7  7  A  thousand  at  thy  side  shall  fall, 

On  thy  right  hand  shall  he 
Ten  thousand  dead  ;  yet  unto  thee 
It  shall  not  once  come  nigh. 

8  8  Thou  with  thine  eyes  shalt  only  look, 

And  a  beholder  be ; 
And  thou  the  merited  reward 
Of  wicked  men  shalt  see. 

0     9  For  Thou,  Jehovah,  art  alone 
A  refuge  unto  me. 
Thou  hast  Him  made,  who  is   Most 
Thy  dwelling  place  to  be.        [High, 

10 10  No  plague   shall    near    thy  dwelling 
No  ill  shall  thee  befall ;  [come  ; 

II  For  thee  to  keep  in  all  thy  ways 
His  angels  charge  He  shall. 

1 1  12  They  in  their  hands  shall  bear  thee  up, 

Still  waiting  thee  upon  ; 
Lest  thou  at  any  time  shouldst  dash 
Thy  foot  against  a  stone. 

12  13  Upon  the  adder  thou  shalt  tread. 

And  on  the  lion  strong  ; 
Thy  feet  the  dragon  trample  shall, 
And  on  the  lion  young. 

13 14  Because  on  Me  he  set  his  love, 
Deliver  him  will  I  ; 
Because  My  great  name  he  hath  known 
I  will  him  set  on  high. 


igS  PSALM  XCII. 

14  IS  He  '11  call  on  Me,  I  '11  answer  him ; 

I  will  be  with  him  still 

In  trouble,  to  deliver  him, 

And  honor  him  I  will. 

15  i6  With  length  of  days  unto  his  mind 

I  will  him  satisfy  ; 
Moreover,  My  salvation  I 
Will  cause  his  eyes  to  see. 


T 


Psalm  XCII.    C.  M. 

O  thank  Jehovah  every  day 

Is  a  becoming  thing ; 
And  to  Thy  Name,  O  Thou  Most  High, 
Due  praise  aloud  to  sing ; 

2  Thy  loving-kindness  to  show  forth 

When  shines  the  morning  light ; 
And  to  declare  Thy  faithfulness 
With  pleasure  every  night, 

3  Upon  the  ten-stringed  instrument, 

And  on  the  psaltery. 
Upon  the  harp  with  solemn  sound 
And  grave  sweet  melody. 

4  For  Thou,  Jehovah,  by  Thy  works, 

Hast  gladness  to  me  brought ; 
And  I  will  triumph  in  the  works 
Which  by  Thy  hands  are  wrought. 

5  How  great,  Jehovah,  are  Thy  works, 

A  deep  Thine  every  thought. 

6  A  brutish  person  doth  not  know. 

Fools  understand  it  not. 

7  When  quickly,  like  the  growing  grass, 

Springs  up  the  wicked  race, 
And  workers  of  iniquity 
Do  flourish  all  apace  ; 


PSALM   XCII.  199 

7  Yet  surely  they  for  evermore 

Shall  be  destroyed  and  slain. 
8  But  Thou,  Jehovah,  art  Most  High 
For  ever  to  remain. 

8  9  For  lo,  Thy  foes,  Jehovah,  lo, 

Thine  en'mies  perish  shall ; 
The  workers  of  iniquity 
Shall  soon  be  scattered  all. 

9  10  But  like  the  unicorn's,  my  horn 

Exalted  is  by  Thee  ; 
Anointed  also  vi^ith  fresh  oil 
I  am  abundantly. 

10  II  Mine  eye  shall  also  my  desire 

See  on  mine  enemies  ; 
Mine  ears  shall  of  the  wicked  hear, 
That  do  against  me  rise. 

11 12  But  like  the  palm-tree  flourishing 
Shall  be  the  righteous  one  ; 
He  shall  like  to  the  cedar  grow 
That  is  in  Lebanon. 

12  13  Those  that  within  Jehovah's  house 
Are  planted  by  His  grace. 
Shall  flourish  all  within  the  courts 
Of  our  God's  holy  place. 

13 14  And  in  old  age,  when  others  fade. 
They  fruit  still  forth  shall  bring; 
They  shall  be  fat  and  full  of  sap, 
And  ever  flourishing  ; 

14  15  To  snow  Jehovah  upright  is, 
He  is  a  Rock  to  me  ; 
And  He  from  all  unrighteousness 
Is5  altogether  free. 


J 


PSALM    XCIII. 

Psalm  XCIII.    C.  M. 

EHOVAH  reigns  ;  enrobed  is  He 
With  majesty  most  bright  ; 

Jehovah  is  enrobed,  Himself 
He  girded  hath  with  might. 


2  Established  also  is  the  world, 

That  it  cannot  depart. 
2  Thy  throne  is  fixed  of  old,  and  Thou 
From  everlasting  art. 

3  3  The  floods,  Jehovah,  lifted  up, 

They  lifted  up  their  voice  ; 
The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  waves, 
And  made  a  mighty  noise. 

4  4  Than  noise  of  many  waters  is. 

Or  great  sea-billows  are, 
Jehovah  in  His  place  on  high 
Is  mightier  by  far. 

5  5  Thy  testimonies  every  one 

In  faithfulness  excel ; 
And  holiness  for  ever,  LORD, 
Thy  house  becometh  well. 


J 


Psalm  XCIII.    S.  M. 

EHOVAH  reigns  ;  He  's  clothed 
With  majesty  most  bright ; 

Jehovah  is  enrobed,  and  girds 
Himself  about  with  might. 


The  world  is  firmly  fixed, 
That  it  cannot  depart. 
2  Thy  throne  is  fixed  of  old,  and  Thou 
From  everlasting  art. 


PSALM   XCIV.  20r 

3  3  O  LORD,  the  floods  lift  up, 

The  floods  lift  up  their  voice. 
The  floods  have  lifted  up  their  waves 
And  made  a  mighty  noise. 

4  4  But  yet  the  LORD  on  high 

Is  mightier  by  far 
Than  noise  of  many  waters  is, 
Or  great  sea-billows  are. 

5  5  Thy  testimonies  all 

In  faithfulness  excel  ; 
And  holiness  for  ever,  LORD, 
Thy  house  becometh  well. 

Psalm  XCIV.     C.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH,  God  to  whom  alone 
J      All  vengeance  doth  belong  ; 

Thou,  who  the  God  of  vengeance  art,. 
Shine  forth,  avenging  wrong. 

2  2  Lift  up  Thyself,  Thou  of  the  earth 

The  Judge  supreme  that  art ; 
And  unto  those  that  haughty  are 
A  recompense  impart. 

3  3  How  long,  Jehovah,  shall  the  men 

Who  evil-doers  be. 
How  long  shall  they  who  wicked  are 
Thus  triumph  haughtily  ? 

4:     4  How   long   shall   grievous   things  by- 
Still  uttered  be  and  told  ?         [thent 
And  all  that  work  iniquity 
To  boast  themselves  be  bold  } 

5     5  Jehovah,  they  Thy  people  smite, 
Thy  heritage  oppress ; 
6  The  widow  and  the  stranger  slay, 
And  kill  the  fatherless  : 


203  PSALM    XCIV. 

6     7  They  say  :  Jehovah  doth  not  see, 
Nor  God  of  Jacob  know. 
8  Ye  brutish  people  !  understand  ; 
Fools  !  when  wise  will  ye  grow  ? 

T     9  He  is  the  planter  of  the  ear, 

And  hear  then  shall  not  He  ? 
He  is  the  former  of  the  eye, 
And  shall  He  theA  not  see  ? 

8    lo  He  who  the  nations  doth  correct. 
Shall  He  reproof  not  show  ? 
He  that  doth  knowledge  teach  to  man, 
Shall  He  Himself  not  know  ? 

On  Man's  thoughts  to  be  but  vanity 
Jehovah  doth  discern. 
12  Blessed  is  the  man  Thou  chast'nest, 
LORD, 
And  mak'st  Thy  law  to  learn. 

10 13  That  Thou  mayst  give  him  rest  from 
Of  sad  adversity,  [days 

Until  the  pit  be  digged  for  those 
That  work  iniquity. 

11 14  Because  the  LORD  will  not  cast  off 
Those  that  His  people  be. 
Nor  yet  His  own  inheritance 
Forsake  at  all  will  He. 

12  15  But  judgment  unto  righteousness 

Shall  yet  return  again  ; 
And  all  shall  follow  after  it 
That  are  right-hearted  men. 

13  16  Who  will  rise  up  for  me  against 

Those  that  do  wickedly  ? 
Who  will  stand  up  for  me  'gainst  those 
That  work  iniquity. 


PSALM   XCV.  203 

14  17  Had  not  Jehovah  helped,  my  soul 

In  silence  had  remained. 
18  When  I  said,  My  foot  slips,  Thy  love, 
Jehovah,  me  sustained. 

15  19  Amidst  the  multitude  of  thoughts 

Which  in  my  heart  do  fight, 
Thy  consolations  manifold 
Afford  my  soul  delight. 

16  20  Shall  of  iniquity  the  throne 

Have  fellowship  with  Thee, 
Which  mischief,  cunningly  contrived, 
Doth  by  a  law  decree  ? 

17  21  Against  the  righteous  souls  they  join, 

They  guiltless  blood  condemn. 
22  Jehovah  is  my  tower,  my  God, 
My  refuge-rock  from  them. 

18  23  On  them  their  own  iniquity 

He  causeth  back  to  fall ; 
In  their  sin  cuts  them  off ;  our  God, 
Jehovah,  slay  them  shall. 

Psalm  XCV.     C.  M. 

'OME,  let  us  to  Jehovah  now 
In  songs  our  voices  raise  ; 
With  joyful  shout  let  us  the  rock 
Of  our  salvation  praise. 

2  Let  us  before  His  presence  come 
With  praise  and  thankful  voice  ; 

Let  us  sing  psalms  to  Him  with  grace, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

3  A  great  God  is  the  LORD  ;  great  King 
Above  all  gods  He  is. 

4  Depths  of  the  earth  are  in  His  hand, 
The  strength  of  hills  is  His. 


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204  PSALM     XCVI. 

4  5  To  Him  the  spacious  sea  belongs, 

For  He  the  same  did  make  ; 
The  dry  land  also  from  His  hands 
Its  form  at  first  did  take. 

5  6  O  come  and  let  us  worship  Him, 

Let  us  bow  down  withal, 
Before  Jehovah  on  our  knees, 
Before  our  Maker  fall. 

6  7  For  He  's  our  God,  the  people  we 

Of  His  own  pasture  are, 
And  of  His  hand  the  sheep  ;  to-day, 
If  ye  His  voice  will  hear  ; 

7  8  O  give  not,  as  at  Meribah, 

Your  hearts  to  stubbornness, 
Even  as  it  was  in  Massah's  day 
Within  the  wilderness. 

8  9  When     Me    your     fathers    tempted, 

And  did  My  working  see.      [proved, 

10  Even  for  the  space  of  forty  years 

This  race  hath  grieved  Me. 

9  I  said,  This  people  errs  in  heart, 

My  ways  they  do  not  know  ; 

11  So  in  My  wrath  I  sware  that  they 

To  My  rest  should  not  go. 

Psalm  XCVI.     C.  M. 

1  A    NEW  song  to  Jehovah  sing, 

Jl\  The  LORD  praise,  all  the  earth. 
2  The   LORD  praise,  bless  His  Name; 
each  day 
His  saving  power  show  forth. 

2  3  Among  the  nations  of  the  earth 

His  glory  do  declare  , 


PSALM   XCVI.  205 

And  unto  all  the  peoples  show 
His  works  that  wondrous  are. 

4  For  g:reat  Jehovah  is,  and  He 

Is  to  be  magnified  ; 
Yea,  worthy  to  be  feared  is  He 
Above  all  gods  beside. 

5  For  all  the  gods  are  idols  dumb 

Which  blinded  nations  fear  ; 
But  by  Jehovah's  mighty  hands 
The  heavens  created  were. 


6  Great  honor  is  before  His  face, 

And  majesty  divine ; 
Strength  is  within  His  holy  place, 
And  there  doth  beauty  shine. 

7  O  do  ye  to  Jehovah  give, 

Of  people  every  tribe. 
Yea,  to  Jehovah  majesty 
And  mighty  power  ascribe. 

8  The  glory  to  Jehovah  give 

That  to  His  name  is  due  ; 
Come  ye  into  His  courts,  and  bring- 
An  offering  with  you. 

9  In  beauty  of  His  holiness 

Jehovah  now  adore  ; 
Likewise  let  all  the  earth  bow  down 
With  awe  His  face  before. 

10  'Mong  nations  say,  Jehovah  reigns  ; 

The  world  shall  steadfast  be. 
So  that  it  move  not  ;  He  shall  judge 
The  people  righteously. 


ao6  PSALM   XCVII. 

10  II  O  let  the  heavens  exultant  be, 

And  let  the  earth  rejoice  ; 
Let  seas  and  all  their  fulness  roar, 
And  make  a  mighty  noise. 

11  12  Let  fields  rejoice,  and  everything 

That  springeth  of  the  earth  ; 
Then  of  the  forest  all  the  trees 
Shall  shout  aloud  with  mirth — 

12  13  Before  Jehovah  ;  for  He  comes, 

To  judge  the  earth  comes  He  ; 
He  '11  judge  the  world  with  righteous- 
The  people  faithfully.  [ness, 

Psalm  XCVII.     C.  M. 

1  I  EHO  VAH  reigns,  let  earth  be  glad, 
J      And  isles  rejoice  each  one. 

2  Dark   clouds    Him   compass ;  and  on 
right 
And  judgment  rests  His  throne. 

2  3  Fire  goes  before  Him,  and  His  foes 

It  burns  up  round  about ; 
4  His  lightnings  lighten  did  the  world  ; 
Earth  saw,  and  shook  throughout. 

3  5  Before  the  LORD,  earth's  Lord,  like 

The  mountains  melted  are  ;       [wax 
6  Skies  show  His  righteousness,  all  men 
Behold  His  glory  there. 

4  7  Ye,  who  carved  image  serve,  and  boast 

Of  idols,  blush  with  shame  ; 
To  Him  in  humble  worship  bow, 
Ye  gods  of  every  name. 

5  8  Mount  Zion  heard  and  joyful  was, 

Glad  Judah's  daughters  were  ; 


PSALM    XCVIII.  207 

Jehovah,  glad  were  they,  because, 
Thy  judgments  did  appear. 

6  9  For  Thou,  Jehovah,  art  Most  High 

O'er  all  on  earth  that  are  ; 
Above  all  other  gods  Thou  art 
Exalted  very  far. 

7  10  Hate  ill,  ye  who  Jehovah  love  ; 

Hi's  saints'  souls  keepeth  He  ; 
And  from  the  hands  of  wicked  men 
,    He  sets  them  safe  and  free. 

8  II  For  every  one  that  righteous  is 

Sown  is  a  joyful  light. 
And  gladness  sown  is  for  all  those 
That  are  in  heart  upright. 

9  12  Ye  righteous  in  Jehovah  joy  ; 

Your  thankfulness  express, 
When  into  memory  again 
Ye  call  His  holiness. 


A 


Psalm  XCVIII.     C.  M. 

NEW"  song  to  Jehovah  sing, 
For  wonders  He  hath  done  ; 
His  right  hand  and  His  holy  arm 
Him  victory  have  won. 

2  2  Jehovah  His  salvation  hath 

Made  to  be  clearly  known  ; 
His  justice  in  the  nations'  sight 
He  openly  hath  shown. 

3  3  He  mindful  of  His  grace  and  truth 

To  Isr'el's  house  hath  been  ; 

The  great  salvation  of  our  God 

All  ends  of  earth  have  seen. 


2o8  PSALM   XCVIII. 

4  4  O  to  Jehovah,  all  the  earth, 

Send  forth  a  joyful  noise  ; 
Lift  up  your  voice  aloud  to  Him, 
Sing  praises,  and  rejoice. 

5  5  With  harp,  with   harp,  and  voice  ot 

Sing  to  Jehovah,  sing  ;  [psalms 

6  With  trumpets,  cornets,  gladly  sound 
Before  the  LORD,  the  King. 

6  7  Let  seas  and  all  their  fulness  roar ; 

The  world,  and  dwellers  there  ; 
8  Let  floods  clap  hands,  and  let.  the  hills 
Together  joy  declare — 

7  9  Before  Jehovah  ;  for  He  comes. 

To  judge  the  earth  comes  He  ; 
He  '11  judge  the  world  with  righteous- 
The  nations  uprightly.  [ness, 


Psalm  XCVIII.    js. 

1  OING  a  new  song  to  the  LORD  ; 
vJ     Mighty  wonders  He  hath  done  ; 

His  right  hand  and  holy  arm 
Him  the  victory  have  won. 

2  2  Lo,  Jehovah  far  and  wide 

His  salvation  hath  made  known  ; 
To  the  nations  of  the  earth 

He  His  righteousness  hath  shown. 

3  3  Mindful  unto  Isr'el  He 

Of  His  love  and  truth  hath  been; 
The  salvation  of  our  God 

All  the  ends  of  earth  have  seen. 

4  4  To  Jehovah  shout  aloud, 

Let  the  earth  with  gladness  ring; 


PSALM   XCIX.  209 

Break  ye  forth  with  mighty  voice, 
Break  ye  forth,  rejoice  and  sing. 

5  Praise  Jehovah  with  the  harp, 

Harp  and  psalm  together  bring  ; 

6  With  the  trump  and  cornet  sound, 

Shout  ye  to  Jehovah,  King. 

7  Sea  and  all  its  fulness,  roar  ; 

Earth  and  dwellers,  lift  the  voice  ; 

8  Floods  and  rivers,  clap  your  hands  ; 

Hills,  with  one  accord  rejoice — 

9  Now  before  Jehovah  all ; 

For  to  judgment  cometh  He  ; 
Justly  He  the  earth  will  judge, 
And  the  people  uprightly. 


J 


Psalm  XCIX.    C.  M. 

EHOVAH  is  enthroned  as  King, 
Let  all  the  nations  quake  ; 

He  dwells  between  the  cherubim, 
Let  earth  be  moved  and  shake. 


2  In  Zion  is  Jehovah  great. 

Above  all  people  high  ; 

3  Thy  great,  dread  Name,  which  holy  is, 

O  let  them  magnify. 

4  The    king's    strength   also    judgment 

Thou  settlest  equity  ;  [loves, 

Just  judgment  Thou  dost  execute 
In  Jacob  righteously. 

5  Exalt  Jehovah,  our  own  God, 

And  rev'rently  do  ye 
Before  His  footstool  bow  yourselves  ; 
The  Holy  One  is  He. 


2IO  PSALM   C. 

5  6  Even  Moses,  Aaron,  Samuel, 

His  priests,  with  all  who  prayed  ; 
These  on  Jehovah  called,  and  He 
To  them  an  answer  made. 

6  7  Within  the  pillar  of  the  cloud 

He  unto  them  did  speak  ; 

His  testimonies  they  observed, 

His  statute  did  not  break. 

7  8  O  LORD  our  God,  Thou  wast  a  God 

Who  didst  them  answer  send  ; 
.    And  punishing  their  deeds,  to  them 
Thou  pardoB  didst  extend. 

8  9  Exalt  Jehovah,  our  own  God, 

And  at  His  holy  hill 
Do  ye  Him  worship  ;  for  the  LORD 
Our  God  is  holy  still. 


Psalm  C.    C.  M. 

1     [  ]  NTO  Jehovah,  all  ye  lands, 
U      O  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 
2  With  joy  Jehovah  serve,  before 
Him  come  with  cheerful  voice. 

2  3  Know  that  the  LORD  is  God  indeed ; 

Not  we,  but  He  us  made  ; 
We  are  His  people,  and  the  sheep 
Within  His  pasture  fed. 

3  4  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  thanks, 

His  courts  with  voice  of  praise  ; 
Give  thanks  to  Him  with  joyfulness, 
And  bless  His  name  always. 

4  5  Because  Jehovah  is  most  good, 

His  mercy  never  ends  ; 


PSALM   C. 


And  unto  generations  all 
His  faithfulness  extends. 


Psalm  C.    L.  M. 

1  \  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  live, 

■t\  Jehovah  praise  vvith  cheerful  voice  ; 
2  Glad  service  to  Jehovah  give  ; 

Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  3  Know  that  Jehovah  's  God  indeed, 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make  ; 
We  are  His  flock,  He  doth  us  feed. 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 

3  4  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 

His  courts  with  songs   of  loud   ac- 
claim ; 
With  grateful  hearts  your  voices  raise, 
To  bless  and  magnify  His  name. 

4  5  Because  Jehovah  is  most  good, 

His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 
His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood. 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 


Psalm  C.    L.  M. 

1  A  LL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell, 
xi  Sing  to  the   LORD  with  cheerful 

voice. 
2  Him    serve    with   mirth,    His    praise 
forth  tell, 
Come  ye  before  Him  and  rejoice. 

2  3  Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  indeed  ; 

Without  our  aid  He  did  us  make  ; 
We  are  His  flock.  He  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  His  sheep  He  doth  us  take. 


4  O  enter  then  His  gates  with  praise, 
Approach  with  joy  His  courts  unto  ; 
Praise,    laud,    and    bless    His    name 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do.  [always, 

5  Because  the  LORD  our  God  is  good, 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure  ; 

His  truth  at  all  times  firmly  stood, 
And  shall  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Psalm  C.    8s. 

ALL  people  that  dwell  on  the  earth, 
Your  songs  to  Jehovah  now  raise  ; 

2  O  worship  Jehovah  with  mirth, 

Approach    Him    with    anthems   of 
praise. 

3  Know  ye  that  Jehovah  is  God, 

We  are  His,  our  Maker  is  He  ; 
His  people  who  bow  to  His  rod. 
And  sheep  of  His  pasture  are  we. 

4  O  enter  His  temple  with  praise. 

His  portals  with  thankful  acclaim  ; 
Your  voices  in  thanksgiving  raise. 
And  bless  ye  His  glorious  name. 

5  For  ever  Jehovah  is  good, 

His  mercy  to  us  never  ends  ; 
His  faithfulness  true  to  His  word, 
Through  ages  unending  extends. 

Psalm  CI.    C.  M. 

I  MERCY  will  and  judgment  sing, 
LORD,  I  will  sing  to  Thee  ; 
2  With  wisdom  in  a  perfect  way 
Shall  my  behavior  be. 


PSALM   CII.  213 

2  O  when  in  kindness  unto  me 

Wilt  Thou  be  pleased  to  come  ? 
I  with  a  perfect  heart  will  walk 
Within  my  house  at  home. 

3  3  I  will  endure  no  wicked  thing 

Before  mine  eyes  to  be  ; 
I  hate  their  work  that  turn  aside, 
It  shall  not  cleave  to  me. 

4  4  A  stubborn  and  a  froward  heart 

Depart  quite  from  me  shall ; 
A  person  given  to  wickedness 
I  will  not  know  at  all. 

5  5  I  '11  cut  him  off  that  slandereth 

His  neighbor  privily ; 
The  haughty  heart  I  will  not  bear, 
Nor  him  whose  look  is  high., 

6  6  Upon  the  faithful  of  the  land 

Mine  eyes  shall  be,  that  they 
May  dwell  with  me  ;  he  shall  me  serve 
That  walks  in  perfect  way. 

7  7  Who  of  deceit  a  worker  is 

In  my  house  shall  not  dwell ; 
And  in  my  presence  shall  he  not 
Remain  that  lies  doth  tell. 

8  8  Yea,  all  the  wicked  of  the  land 

Each  mom  destroy  I  shall. 
From  city  of  the  LORD  cut  off 
The  wicked  workers  all. 


J 


Psalm  CII.    C.  M. 

EHOVAH,  to  my  prayer  attend, 
My  cry  let  come  to  Thee ; 


214  PSALM  CII. 

2  And  in  the  day  of  my  distress 

Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me. 

2  Give  ear  to  me  what  time  I  call, 

To  answer  me  make  haste  ; 

3  For  as  a  hearth  my  bones  are  burnt, 

My  days,  like  smoke,  do  waste. 

3  4  My  smitten  heart  like  grass  doth  fade. 

To  eat  bread  I  forget  ; 
5  From   voice   of    endless   groans,    my 
Fast  to  my  skin  are  set.  [bones 

4  6  Like  pelican  in  wilderness. 

Like  desert  owl,  I  moan  ; 
7  I  watch,  and  like  a  sparrow  am 
That  sits  on  house-top  lone. 

5  8  All  day  my  foes  have  taunted  me  ; 

Enraged  they  'gainst  me  swear  ; 
9  For  ashes  I  like  bread  did  eat ; 
With  drink  tears  mingled  were. 

6  lo  Thine  indignation  and  Thy  wrath 

Did  cause  this  grief  and  pain  ; 
For  Thou  hast  lifted  me  on  high. 
And  cast  me  down  again. 

7  II  My  days  are  like  unto  a  shade 

Which  doth  declining  pass  ; 
And  I  am  dry  and  withered  am, 
Even  like  unto  the  grass. 

8  12  But  Thou,  Jehovah,  art  enthroned 

To  all  eternity ; 
And  unto  generations  all 
Shall  Thy  memorial  be. 

9  13  Thou  shalt  arise  and  mercy  have 

Upon  Thy  Zion  yet ; 
The  time  to  favor  her  is  come. 
The  time  that  Thou  hast  set. 


PSALM  CII.  215 

10  14  For  in  her  rubbish  and  her  stones  . 

Thy  servants  pleasure  take  ;     . 
Yea,  they  the  very  dust  thereof 
Do  favor  for  her  sake, 

11  15  So  shall  the  heathen  people  fear 

Jehovah's  holy  name ; 
Afid  all  the  kings  upon  the  earth 
Thy  glory  and  Thy  fame. 

12  16  For  Zion  by  Jehovah's  might 

Built  up  again  shall  be. 
And  in  His  glorious  majesty^ 
To  men  appear  shall  He. 

13 17  The  prayer  of  those  who  are  in  need 
He  surely  will  regard  ; 
Their  prayer  He  never  will  despise, 
By  Him  it  shall  be  heard. 

14  18  For  generations  yet  to  come 

Shall  men  these  things  record  ; 
So  shall  a  people  yet  to  be 
Created  praise  the  LORD. 

15  19  For  from  His  sanctuary's  height 

He  downward  cast  His  eye, 

Jehovah  on  the  earth  beneath 

Did  look  from  heaven  high  ; 

16  20  That  of  the  mournful  prisoner 

The  groanings  He  might  hear. 
To  set  them  free  that  unto  death 
By  men  appointed  are. 

17  21  That  they  in  Zion  may  declare 

Jehovah's  holy  Name, 
And  publish  in  Jerusalem 
The  praises  of  the  same  ; 


2l6  PSALM   CI  I. 

18  22  When  all  the  people  gathered  are 
In  troops  with  one  accord, 
<  And  kingdoms  are  assembled  all 
To  serve  the  highest  LORD. 

1923  My  strength  He  weakened  in  the  way, 
My  days  a  brief  span  made  ; 

24  My  God,  in  mid-time  of  my  days, 

Cut  me  not  off,  I  said ;        • 

20  Thy  years  through  generations  last ; 

25  Of  old-time  Thou  hast  laid 
The  firm  foundation  of  the  earth  ; 

Thy  hands  the  heavens  arrayed. 

21  26  Thou  shalt  endure  ;   they  perish  shall, 

Like  garments  soon  decay  ; 
Thou  as  a  vesture  shalt  them  change, 
And  they  shall  pass  away. 

22  27  But  Thou  the  same  art,  and  Thy  years 

Shall  never  ended  be. 
28  Thy  servants'  children  shall  abide. 
Their  seed  still  dwell  with  Thee. 


Psalm  CII.    L.  M. 

JEHOVAH,  hear  my  prayer  in  grace  ; 
And  let  my  cry  come  unto  Thee ; 

2  In  day  of  grief  hide  not  Thy  face, 

Thine  ear  incline  Thou  unto  me. 

Hear  when  I  call  to  Thee  ;  that  day 
An  answer  speedily  return. 

3  My  days  like  smoke  consume  away, 

And  as  a  hearth  my  bones  do  burn. 

4  My  smitten  heart  like  grass  is  dried. 

To  eat  bread  I  've  forgetful  been  ; 

5  Since  with  my  groaning  voice  I  cried, 

My  bones  are  cleaving  to  my  skin. 


PSALM  CII.  217 

4  6  The  pelican  of  wilderness, 

The  owl  of  ruins  drear,  I  match  ; 
7  And,  like  a  bird  companionless 

Upon  the  housetops,  I  keep  watch. 

5  8  All  day  my  foes  with  taunts  me  greet, 

And  in  mad  rage  against  me  swear ; 
9  For  I  like  bread  did  ashes  eat 

And  in  my  drink  tears  mingled  were. 

6  10  I  by  Thy  wrath  and  anger  pine. 

Thou  hast  me  raised  and  cast  away ; 
II  My  days,  a  shadow,  swift  decline, 
Like  grass  I  wither  every  day. 

7  12  But  Thou,  Jehovah,  shalt  endure 

From  age  to  age  eternally  ; 
And  to  all  generations  sure 
Shall  Thy  memorial  ever  be. 

8  13  Thou  shalt  arise  and  mercy  yet 

Thou  to  Mount  Zion  shalt  extend  ; 

The  time  is  come,  the  time  that 's  set, 

When  Thou  wilt  favor  to  her  send. 

0    14  Thy  saints  take  pleasure  in  her  stones, 
Her  very  dust  to  them  is  dear  ; 
15  Earth's  nations  and  all  kingly  thrones 
Jehovah's  glorious  Name  shall  fear. 

10  16  The  LORD  in  glory  shall  appear 

When  Zion  He  builds  and  repairs ; 

17  He  shall  regard  and  lend  His  ear 

To  all  the  needy's  humble  prayers. 

1 1  The  needy's  prayer  He  will  not  scorn, 

18  On  record  this  shall  always  be. 
And  generations  yet  unborn 

The  LORD  shall  praise  and  magnify. 


2i8  PSALM  cm. 

12 19  He  from  His  holy  height  looked  down, 

Jehovah  earth  from  heaven  did  see, 

20  To  hear  the  pris'ner's  mourning  groan, 

From  death  the  doomed  ones  to  set 

free. 

13  21  That  Zion  may  Jehovah's  Name, 

Jerusalem  His  praise  record, 
22  When  peoples  and  the  kings  of  fame 
Assemble  all  to  praise  the  LORD. 

14  23  My  strength  He  vi^eakened  in  the  vi^ay  ; 

My  days  of  life  a  span  He  made  ; 

24  My  God,  O  take  me  not  away 

In  mid-time  of  my  days,  I  said. 

15  Thy  years  throughout  all  ages  last ; 

25  In  the  beginning  Thou  hast  laid 
The  earth's  foundations  firm  and  fast ; 

Thy  mighty  hands  the  heavens  have 
made. 

J.6  26  They  perish  shall  as  garments  do, 
But  Thou  shalt  evermore  endure  ; 
As  vestures  Thou  shalt  change  them  so, 
And  they  shall  all  be  changed  sure. 

.17  27  But  from  all  changes  Thou  art  free, 
Thy  countless  years  do  last  for  aye  ; 
28  Thy  servants  and  their  seed  who  be 
Established  shall  before  Thee  stay. 


Psalm  CIII.    C.  M. 

BLESS  thou  Jehovah,  O  my  soul, 
And  all  that  in  me  is. 
Be  lifted  up  His  holy  name 
To  magnify  and  praise 


PSALM   cm.  2-;. 

2  2  Bless  thou  Jehovah,  O  my  soul, 

And  not  forj^etful  be 
Of  all  His  gracious  benefits 
He  hath  bestowed  on  thee. 

3  3  All  thine  iniquities  who  doth 

Most  graciously  forgive ; 
Who  thy  diseases  all  and  pains 
Doth  heal  and  thee  relieve. 

4  4  Who  doth  redeem  thy  life,  that  thou 

To  death  mayst  not  go  down  ; 
Who  thee  with  loving  kindness  doth; 
And  tender  mercies,  crown. 

5  5  Who  with  abundance  of  good  things 

Doth  satisfy  thy  mouth, 
So  that,  even  as  the  eagle's  age, 
Renewed  is  thy  youth. 

6  6  Jehovah  justice  executes 

For  all  oppressed  ones  ; 
7  His  way  to  Moses  He  made  known, 
His  acts  to  Isr'el's  sons. 

7  8  Jehovah  is  compassionate. 

And  gracious  He  is  found  ; 
To  anger  is  He  very  slow. 
In  mercy  doth  abound. 

8  9  He  will  not  chide  continually, 

Nor  keep  His  anger  still ; 
lo  With  us  He  dealt  not  as  we  sinned, 
Nor  did  requite  our  ill. 

9  II  For  as  the  heaven  in  its  height 

The  earth  surmounteth  far. 
So  great  to  those  that  do  Him  fear 
His  tender  mercies  are. 


220  PSALM   cm. 

10  12  As  far  as  east  is  distant  from 

The  west,  so  far  hath  He 
From  us  removed  in  tender  love 
All  our  iniquity. 

1 1  13  Like  as  a  father  pity  hath 

To  his  ow^n  children  dear, 
Jehovah  pity  shows  to  those 
Who  worship  Him  in  fear. 

12  14  For  He  remembers  we  are  dust, 

And  He  our  frame  well  knows. 
15  Frail  man,  his  days  are  like  the  grass, 
As  flower  in  field  he  grows. 

13  16  For  over  it  the  wind  doth  pass, 

And  it  away  is  gone  ; 
And  of  the  place  where  once  it  was 
It  shall  no  more  be  known. 

14  17  But  unto  them  that  do  Him  fear 

The  LORD'S  grace  never  ends. 
And  to  their  children's  children  still 
His  righteousness  extends ; 

15  18  To  such  as  keep  His  covenant. 

With  strict  integrity, 
And  His  commandments  bear  in  mind 
To  do  them  faithfully. 

16  19  Jehovah  hath  His  throne  prepared 

Firm  in  the  heavens  to  stand  ; 

And  every  thing  that  being  hath 

His  kingdom  doth  command. 

17  20  O  ye  His  angels,  that  excel 

In  strength,  bless  ye  the  LORD, 
Ye  who  obey  what  He  commands, 
And  hearken  to  His  word. 


PSALM   cm.  221 

18  21  Jehovah  bless  and  magnify, 

Ye  glorious  hosts  of  His  ; 
Ye  ministers  that  do  fulfil 
Whate'er  His  pleasure  is. 

19  22  Jehovah  bless,  all  ye  His  works 

Wherewith  the  world  is  stored 
In  His  dominions  everywhere  : 
My  soul,  bless  thou  the  LORD. 

Psalm  CIII.     8s,  ys. 

1  r\  MY  soul,  bless  thou  Jehovah 

\J     All  within  me  bless  His  name  ; 
2  Bless  Jehovah,  and  forget  not 
All  His  mercies  to  proclaim. 

2  3  Who  forgives  all  thy  transgressions. 

Thy  diseases  all  who  heals, 

4  Who  redeems  thee  from  destruction, 

Who  with  thee  so  kindly  deals. 

3  Who  with  tender  mercies  crowns  thee, 

5  Who  with  good  things  fills  thy  mouth. 
So  that  even  like  the  eagle 

Thou  hast  been  restored  to  youth. 

4  6  In  His  righteousness  Jehovah 

Will  deliver  those  distressed  ; 
He  will  execute  just  judgment 
In  the  cause  of  all  oppressed. 

5  7  He  made  known  His  ways  to  Moses, 

And  His  acts  to  Isr'el's  race  ; 
8  Tender,  loving,  is  Jehovah, 
Slow  to  anger,  rich  in  grace. 

6  9  He  will  not  for  ever  chide  us, 

Nor  keep  anger  in  His  mind  ; 
lo  Hath  not  dealt  as  we  offended. 
Nor  rewarded  as  we  sinned. 


222  PSALM   cm. 

7  II  For  as  high  as  is  the  heaven, 

Far  above  the  earth  below, 
Ever  great  to  them  that  fear  Him. 
Is  the  mercy  He  will  show. 

8  12  Far  as  east  from  west  is  distant 

He  hath  put  away  our  sin  ; 
13  Like  the  pity  of  a  father 

Hath  Jehovah's  pity  been. 

9  14  Well  He  knows  our  frame, rememb'ring 

We  are  dust,  our  days  like  grass. 
15  Man  is  like  the  flower  blooming, 
Till  the  hot  winds  o'er  it  pass  ; 

10  16  Then  'tis  gone,  and  is  remembered 

No  more  by  its  former  place  ; 

17  But  on  them  that  fear  Jehovah 

Comes  from  age  to  age  His  grace. 

11  Ever  unto  children's  children 

Is  His  righteousness,  if  they 

18  Keep  His  cov'nant  and  remember 

All  His  precepts  to  obey. 

12  19  In  the  heavens  high  Jehovah 

For  Himself  prepared  a  throne. 
And  throughout  His  vast  dominion 
All  His  works  His  power  shall  own. 

13  20  Bless  Jehovah,  ye  His  angels, 

Spirits  that  excel  in  might. 
Ye  who  hear  what  He  commands  you. 
Ye  that  do  it  with  delight. 

14  21  Bless  and  magnify  Jehovah, 

All  ye  hosts  that  do  His  will , 
Ye  His  servants  ever  ready 
All  His  pleasure  to  fulfil. 


PSALM   CIV.  223 

^5  22  Bless  Jehovah  all  His  creatures, 
Ever  under  His  control, 
All  throughout  His  vast  dominion  : 
Bless  Jehovah,  O  my  soul. 

Psalm  CIV.    C.  M. 

'  Y  soul,  Jehovah  bless  ;  O  LORD, 
'.  My  God,  Thou  'rt  very  great ; 
With  honor  and  with  majesty 
Thou  clothed  art  in  state. 


M 


2  2  With  light  as  w^ith  a  robe,  Thyself 

Thou  coverest  about ; 
And,  like  unto  a  curtain.  Thou 
The  heavens  stretchest  out. 

3  3  Who  of  His  chambers  doth  the  beams 

Within  the  waters  lay  ; 
Who  doth  the  clouds  His  chariot  make 
On  wings  of  wind  make  way. 

4  4  Who  flaming  fire  His  ministers. 

His  angels  spirits  doth  make  ; 
5  Who  earth's  foundations  firm  did  lay, 
That  it  should  never  shake. 

5  6  Thou  didst  it  cover  with  the  deep. 

As  with  a  garment  spread  ; 
The  waters  rising  high  did  stand, 
Above  the  mountains'  head. 

6  7  But  at  the  voice  of  Thy  rebuke 

They  fled  and  would  not  stay  ; 
They  at  Thy  thunder's  dreadful  voice 
Did  haste  them  fast  away. 

T     8  O'er  hills  they  rise,  and  by  the  vales 
Flow  down  to  their  fixed  place  ; 
9  They  shall  not  earth  o'erflow.   Thou 
Set  bounds  they  cannot  pass,     [hast 


224  PSALM  CIV. 

8  lo  He  through  the  valleys  sendeth  springs, 

'Mong  hills  their  course  they  take  ; 
II  Beasts  of  the  field  all  drink  of  them, 
Their  thirst  wild  asses  slake. 

9  12  Above  them  there  the  birds  of  heaven 

Do  dwell,  and  from  among 

The  leafy  branches  of  the  trees 

Give  voice  to  pleasant  song. 

10  13  He  from  His  chambers  watereth 

The  hills  when  they  are  dried  ; 
With  fruit  and  increase  of  Thy  works 
The  earth  is  satisfied. 

1 1  14  For  cattle  He  makes  grass  to  grow, 

He  makes  the  herb  to  spring 

For  use  of  man,  that  food  to  him 

He  from  the  earth  may  bring. 

12  15  And  wine  that  to  the  heart  of  man 

Doth  cheerfulness  impart, 
Oil  that  his  face  makes  shine,  and  bread 
That  strengtheneth  his  heart. 

13  16  Jehovah's  trees  are  full  of  sap ; 

The  cedars  that  do  stand 
On  Lebanon,  which  planted  were 
By  His  almighty  hand. 

1417  And  here  the  sparrows  build  their  nests; 
Storks  in  the  firs  abide  ; 
18  The  mountains  high  are  for  wild  goats; 
In  rocks  the  conies  hide. 

15  19  He  sets  the  moon  in  heaven,  thereby 
The  seasons  to  discern  ; 
From  Him  the  sun  his  certain  time 
Of  going  down  doth  learn. 


PSALM   CIV,  225 

16  20  Thou  darkness  mak'st,  'tis  night,  then 

Of  forest  creep  abroad,  [beasts 

21  The  lions  young  roar  for  their  prey, 
And  seek  their  meat  from  God. 

17  22  The   sun   doth    rise,  and   home   they 

Down  in  their  dens  they  lie  ;    [flock, 
23  Man  goes  to  work,  his  labor  he 
Doth  to  the  evening  ply. 

18  24  Jehovah,  manifold  Thy  works  ! 

In  wisdom  wonderful 
Thou  every  one  of  them  hast  made  ; 
Earth  's  of  Thy  riches  full. 

19  25  So  is  this  great  and  spacious  sea, 

Wherein  things  creeping  are. 
Which  numbered  cannot  be;  and  beasts 
Both  great  and  small  are  there. 

20  26  There  ships  go,  there  's  leviathan. 

Which  Thou  mad'st  there  to  play  ; 
27  All  wait  on  Thee,  that  in  due  time 
Their  food  receive  they  may. 

21  28  That  which  Thou  givest  unto  them 

They  gather  for  their  food  ; 
Thy  gracious  hand  Thou  openest, 
And  they  are  filled  with  good. 

22  29  Thou  hid'st  Thy  face,  they  troubled  are, 

Their  breath  Thou  tak'st  away  ; 
Then  do  they  die,  and  to  their  dust 
Return  again  do  they. 

23  30  Thy  Spirit  then  Thou  sendest  forth, 

And  they  created  are  ; 
The  face  of  earth  Thou  dost  revive, 
And  all  things  new  appear. 


226  PSALM   CV. 

24  31  The  glory  of  Jehovah  shall 
Last  to  eternity  ; 
Jehovah  shall  in  His  own  works 
Rejoice  exceedingly. 

2532  Earth,  as  affrighted,  trembleth  all, 
If  He  on  it  but  look  ; 
And  if  the  mountains  He  but  touchy 
They  presently  do  smoke. 

26  33  I  '11  to  Jehovah  sing  with  joy, 

So  long  as  I  shall  live  ; 
And  while  I  being  have,  I  shall 
To  my  God  praises  give. 

27  34  Of  Him  my  meditation  shall 

Sweet  thoughts  to  me  afford  ; 
And  as  for  me,  I  will  rejoice 
And  triumph  in  the  LORD. 

28  35  From  earth  let  sinners  be  consumed. 

Let  ill  men  no  more  be  ; 
O  thou  my  soul,  Jehovah  bless. 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 

Psalm  CV.    C.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH  praise,  call  on  His  Name, 
J       To  men  His  deeds  make  known  ; 

2  Sing  ye  to  Him,  sing  psalms;  proclaim 
His  wondrous  works  each  one. 

2  3  To  glory  in  His  holy  Name, 

Your  tongues  in  praise  employ  ; 
And  let  the  heart  of  those  that  seek 
Jehovah  sing  for  joy. 

3  4  Jehovah  and  His  strength  seek  ye ; 

Still  seek  His  face  aright ; 
5  Think  on  the  judgments  of  His  mouth, 
His  wondrous  deeds,  anc  might. 


PSALM  CV.  227 

4  6  Ye  sons  of  Jacob,  Abr'ham's  seed, 

His  servant,  chosen  friend, 
7  He  is  the  LORD  our  God  ;  through 
His  judgments  do  extend.        [earth. 

5  8  His  covenant  He  remembered  hath, 

That  it  may  ever  stand  ; 
To  thousand  generations  He 
The  promise  did  command. 

6  9  Which  covenant  He  firmly  made 

With  faithful  Abraham ; 

And  unto  Isaac  by  His  oath 

He  did  renew  the  same  ; 

7  10  And  unto  Jacob,  for  a  law^. 

He  made  it  firm  and  sure^ 
A  covenant  to  Israel, 

Which  ever  should  endure  ; 

8  II  He  said,  I  vi^ill  give  Canaan's  land 

For  heritage  to  you  ; 
12  While  they  were  strangers  there,  and 
In  number  very  few.  [few,, 

9  13  While  yet  they  went  from  land  to  land,. 

Through  sundry  kingdoms  roved  ; 
14  He  suffered  none  to  do  them  wrong, 
For  them  He  kings  reproved. 

10  15  Thus  did  He  say  :  Touch  ye  not  those 

That  Mine  anointed  be. 
Nor  do  the  prophets  any  harm 
That  do  pertain  to  Me. 

11  16  He  famine  on  the  land  did  call, 

The  staff  of  bread  withhold  ; 
17  But  He  a  man  before  them  sent, 
Joseph  a  slave  was  sold  ; 


228  PSALM   CV. 

12  i8  His  feet  with  fetters  they  did  hurt, 

In  irons  he  was  laid  ; 
19  Until  His  word  had  been  fulfilled, 
Jehovah's  word  him  tried. 

13  20  The  king,  the  people's  ruler,  sent 

To  loose  and  set  him  free  ; 

21  He  made  him  ruler  of  his  house, 

Lord  of  his  wealth  to  be. 

14  22  That  he  might  at  his  pleasure  bind 

The  princes  of  the  land  ; 

And  also  teach  his  senators 

Wisdom  to  understand. 

15  23  The  people  then  of  Israel 

Down  into  Egj^pt  came  ; 
And  Jacob  also  sojourned  there 
Within  the  land  of  Ham. 

16  24  And  He  did  greatly  by  His  power 

Increase  His  people  there  ; 

And  stronger  than  their  enemies 

They  by  His  blessing  were. 

17  25  Their  heart  He  turned  about  to  hate 

His  people  bitterly. 
With   those   that   His    own   servants 
To  deal  in  subtlety.  [were 

18  26  His  servant  Moses  He  did  send. 

And  Aaron,  chosen  one  ; 
27  By  these  His  signs  and  wonders  great 
In  Ham's  land  were  made  known. 

19  28  Darkness  He  sent,  and  made  it  dark  ; 

His  word  they  did  obey. 
29  He  turned  their  waters  into  blood, 
And  He  their  fish  did  slay. 


PSALM   CV.  229 

20  30  The    land    in    plenty    brought   forth 

In  chambers  of  their  kings.      [frogs 
31  His  word  all  sorts  of  flies  and  lice 
In  all  their  borders  brings. 

21  32  Hailstones  for  rain,  and  flaming  fire, 

He  into  their  land  sent ; 
33  And  He  their  vines  and  fig-trees  smoce, 
■  Trees  of  their  coasts  He  rent. 

22  34  He  spake,  and  caterpillars  came. 

Locusts  did  much  abound  ; 
35  Which  in  their  land  all  herbs  consumed 
And  all  fruits  of  their  ground. 

2336  He  smote  all  first-born  in  their  land, 
Chief  of  their  strength  each  one. 
37  With  gold   and  silver  brought  them 
forth, 
Weak  in  their  tribes  were  none. 

24  38  Egypt  was  glad  when  forth  they  went, 

Their  fear  on  them  did  light, 
39  He  spread  a  cloud  for  covering, 
And  fire  to  shine  by  night. 

25  40  They  asked,  and  He  brought  quails, 

with  bread 
Of  heaven  supplied  He  them. 
41  He  cleft  the  rock,  floods  gushed  and  ran 
In  deserts  like  a  stream. 

26  42  For  on  His  holy  promise  He, 

And  servant  Abr'ham  thought. 
43  With  joy  His  people.  His  elect 

With  gladness,  forth  He  brought. 

27  44  And  unto  them  the  pleasant  lands 

He  of  the  nations  gave  ; 
That  of  the  peoples'  labor  they 
Inheritance  might  have ; 


230  PSALM   CVI. 

28  45  That  they  His  statutes  might  observe 
According  to  His  word  ; 
And  that  they  might  His  laws  obey, 
Give  praise  unto  the  LORD. 


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Psalm  CVI.    C.  M. 

PRAISE  the  LORD,  thanks  to  the 
Give  ye,  for  good  is  He  ;       [LORD 
Because  His  mercy  doth  endure 
To  all  eternity. 

2  2  Who  can  Jehovah's  mighty  acts 

Express  ?  tell  all  His  praise  ? 
3  How  blessed  are  they  that  judgment 
And  justice  do  always.  [keep» 

3  4  LORD,  me  remember  with  that  love. 

Thou  show'st  Thy  people  dear  ; 
And  with  Thine  own  salvation  now 
To  visit  me  draw  near, 

4  5  That  I  Thy  chosen's  good  may  see, 

And  in  their  joy  rejoice  ; 
And  may  with  Thine  inheritance 
Triumph  with  cheerful  voice. 

5  6  We  with  our  fathers  all  have  sinned^ 

And  of  iniquity 
Too  long  we  have  the  workers  been  ; 
We  have  done  wickedly. 

6  7  Our  fathers  did  not  understand 

Thy  works  in  Egypt  done  ; 

Remembered  not  the  multitude 

Of  mercies  shown  each  one  ; 

7  They  at  the  sea  did  all  rebel. 

At  Red  Sea  Him  disown  ;       [saved, 
8  Yet    for   His  Name's    sake   He   them 
To  make  His  great  might  known. 


PSALM   Cv^I.  43pr 

8  9  The  Red  Sea  also  He  rebuked, 

And  then  dried  up  it  was  ; 
Through  depths,  as  through  the  wil- 
derness. 
He  sately  made  them  pass. 

9  lo  From  haters'  hand  He  did  them  save,. 

From  foe  redemption  give  ; 
II  The  waters  overwhelmed  their  foes, 
Not  one  was  left  alive. 

10  12  Then  they  believed  His  word,  and  did 

His  praise  in  songs  relate  ; 
13  But  soon  forgat  His  mighty  deeds, 
Nor  on  His  counsel  wait. 

11  14  They  lusted  in  the  wilderness. 

In  desert  God  did  tempt. 
15  He  gave  them  what  they  sought,  but  to 
Their  soul  He  leanness  sent. 

12  16  At  Moses  in  the  camp,  also, 

They  moved  with  envy  were  ; 
"Gainst  Aaron,  too,  Jehovah's  saint, 
Their  envy  did  appear. 

1317  The  earth  did  therefore  open  wide. 
And  Dathan  did  devour. 
And  all  Abiram's  company 
It  covered  in  that  hour. 

14  18  And  likewise  'mong  their  company 

A  fire  was  kindled  then  ; 
And  so  the  hot  consuming  flame 
Burnt  up  the  wicked  men. 

15  19  At  Horeb  they  did  make  a  calf. 

Cast  image  worshipped  they  ; 
20  They  changed  their  Glory  to  the  form 
Of  ox  that  eateth  hay. 


232 


PSALM    CVI. 


16  21  They  did  forget  the  mighty  God, 

Who  had  their  Saviour  been, 
By  whom  such  great  things  brought  to 
They  had  in  Egypt  seen  ;  [pass 

17  22  The  works  within  the  land  of  Ham 

Which  He  wrought  wondrously, 
And  deeds  most  terrible  that  were 
Performed  at  the  Red  Sea. 

18  23  Then  said  He,  He  would  them  destroy, 

Had  not,  His  wrath  to  stay, 
His  chosen  Moses  stood  in  breach, 
That  them  He  should  not  slay. 

19  24  Yea,  they  despised  the  pleasant  land, 

Did  not  believe  His  word  ; 
25  But  they  did  murmur  in  their  tents. 
Not  heark'ning  to  the  LORD. 

20  26  In  desert,  therefore,  them  to  slay 

He  lifted  up  His  hand  ; 
27  'Mong  nations  to  o'erthrow  their  seed 
And  scatter  in  each  land. 

21  28  With  Baal-peor  they  did  join  ; 

Ate  off'rings  of  the  dead. 
29 Their  deeds  to  anger  Him  provoked; 
The  plague  among  them  spread. 

22  30  But  Phin'has  rose,  and  justice  did, 

And  so  the  plague  did  cease  ; 
31  To  ages  all  this  counted  was 
To  him  for  righteousness. 

23  32  And  at  the  waters,  where  they  strove, 

They  did  Him  angry  make, 

In  manner  such  that  it  went  ill 

With  Moses  for  their  sake. 


PSALM  CVI.  233 

24  33  Because  against  his  spirit  they 

Rebelled  most  grievously, 
So  that  he  uttered  with  his  lips 
Words  unadvisedly. 

25  34  Nor,  as  Jehovah  gave  command, 

Did  they  the  peoples  slay, 
35  But  with  the  nations  mingled  were, 
And  learned  of  them  their  way. 

26  36  Their  idols  they  did  serve,  and  these 

Became  to  them  a  snare  ; 
37  They  unto  demons  sacrificed 

Their  sons  and  daughters  there. 

27  38  In  their  own  children's  guiltless  blood' 

Their  l^nds  they  did  imbrue, 
"Whom  uflto  Canaan's  idols  they 
For  sacrifices  slew  ; 

28  So  was  the  land  defiled  with  blood. 
39     Stained  by  their  works  were  they  ; 

And  with  devices  of  their  own 
They  faithlessly  did  stray. 

29  40  Against  His  people  kindled  was 

Jehovah's  wrath  the  more, 
So  that  His  own  inheritance 
He  greatly  did  abhor. 

30  41  He  gave  them  to  the  nations'  power ; 

Their  foes  did  them  command  ; 
42  Their  en'mies  them   oppressed,   they 
Made  subject  to  their  hand.       [were 

31  43  He  many  times  delivered  them, 

But  in  their  counsel  so 
They  did  rebel  that  for  their  sin 
They  were  brought  very  low. 


234  PSALM   CVII, 

S244  Yet  their  affliction  He  beheld, 
When  He  did  hear  their  cry  ; 

45  And  He  for  them  His  covenant 

Did  call  to  memory. 

S3       And  in  His  mercies'  multitude 
He  did  repent,  and  made 

46  Them  to  be  pitied  of  all  those 

Who  did  them  captive  lead, 

34  47  Save,  LORD  our  God,  and  gather  us 
The  nations  from  among, 
That  we  Thy  holy  Name  may  praise 
In  a  triumphant  song. 

3548  Blessed  be  Jehovah,  Isr'el's  God, 
To  all  eternity  ; 
Let  all  the  people  say,  Amen. 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 

Psalm  CVII.    C.  M. 

1  JEHOVAH  praise,  for  He  is  good, 
J       His  mercies  lasting  be  ; 

2  The  LORD'S  redeemed  say  so,  whom 
From  hand  of  foe  did  free.  [He 

2  3  And  gathered  them  out  of  the  lands, 

From  north,  south,  east  and  west. 
4  They  strayed  in  desert's  pathless  way, 
No  city  found  to  rest. 

3  5  For  thirst  and  hunger  faints  in  them 

Their    soul.       When    straits    them 
6  They  to  Jehovah  cry,  and  He     [press, 
Them  frees  from  their  distress. 

4  7  Them  also  in  a  way  to  walk 

That  right  is.  He  did  guide, 

That  they  might  to  a  city  go. 

Wherein  they  might  abide. 


PSALM  CVII,  235 

5     8  O  that  men  would  Jehovah  praise 
For  His  great  goodness  then, 
And  for  His  works  so  wonderful 
Done  to  the  sons  of  men  ! 

^     9  For  He  the  soul  that  longing-  is 
Doth  fully  satisfy  ; 
With  goodness  He  the  hungry  soul 
Doth  fill  abundantly. 

T    10  Such  as  shut  up  in  darkness  deep, 
And  in  death's  shade  abide, 
Whom  strongly  hath  affliction  bound, 
And  irons  fast  have  tied  ; 

S    II  Because  against  the  words  of  God 
They  wrought  rebelliously  ; 
And  they  the  counsel  did  contemn 
Of  Him  that  is  Most  High  ; 

©     12  With  labor   He  brought  down   their 
heart, 
They  fell,  and  help  none  gave  ; 
13  In  grief  they  to  Jehovah  cried. 
From  straits  He  did  them  save. 

10  14  He  out  of  darkness  did  them  bring, 

And  from  death's  shade  them  take  ; 

Their  bands,  wherewith  they  had  been 

He  did  asunder  break.  [bound, 

1 1  15  O  that  men  would  Jehovah  praise 

For  His  great  goodness  then, 
And  for  His  works  so  wonderful 
Done  to  the  sons  of  men  ! 

12  16  Because  the  mighty  gates  of  brass 

In  pieces  He  did  tear, 

By  Him  in  sunder  also  cut 

The  bars  of  iron  were. 


236  PSALM  CVII. 

13  17  Fools,  for  their  trespass  and  their  sins, 

Do  sore  affliction  bear  ; 
18  All  kinds  of  meat  their  soul  abhors  ; 
They  to  death's  gates  draw  near. 

14  19  In  grief  they  to  Jehovah  cry, 

He  saves  from  miseries  ; 
20  He  sends  His   word,  them  heals,  and 
them 
From  their  destructions  frees. 

15  21  O  that  men  would  Jehovah  praise 

For  His  great  goodness  then, 
And  for  His  works  so  wonderful 
Done  to  the  sons  of  men  ! 

16  22  And  let  them  sacrifice  to  Him 

Off'rings  of  thankfulness ; 
And  let  them  show  abroad  His  works 
In  songs  of  joyfulness. 

17  23  Who  go  to  sea  in  ships,  and  in 

Great  waters  trading  be, 
24  Jehovah's  works  within  the  deep 
And  His  great  wonders  see. 

18  25  For  He  commands,  and  forth  in  haste 

The  stormy  tempest  flies, 
Which   makes    the    sea   with    rolling 
Aloft  to  swell  and  rise.  [waves 

19  26  They  mount  to  heaven,  then   to  the 

They  do  go  down  again  ;        [depths 
Their  soul  doth  faint  and  melt  away 
With  trouble  and  with  pain. 

20  27  They  reel  and  stagger  Hke  one  drunk, 

At  their  wits'  end  they  be  ; 
28  In  grief  they  to  Jehovah  cry. 

From  straits  He  sets  them  free. 


PSALM  CVII.  237 

21  29  He  calms  the  angry  storm,  He  stills 
The  raging-  waves  again. 
30  He  guides  them  to  the  haven  sought  ; 
They  rest  and  joy  obtain. 

2231  O  that  men  would  Jehovah  praise 
For  His  great  goodness  then, 
And  for  His  works  so  wonderful 
Done  to  the  sons  of  men. 

23  32  Among  the  people  when  they  meet. 

Let  them  exalt  His  name  ; 

Among  assembled  elders  spread 

His  most  renowned  fame. 

24  33  To  dry  land  He  turns  water-springs 

And  floods  to  wilderness  ; 
34  For  sins  of  those  that  dwell  therein, 
Fat  land  to  barrenness. 

25  35  The  burned  and  parched  up  wilderness 

To  water  pools  He  brings, 
The  ground  that  was  dried  up  before 
He  turns  to  water  springs. 

26  36  And  there,  for  dwelling.  He  a  place 

Doth  to  the  hungry  give, 
That  they  a  city  may  prepare, 
Where  they  in  peace  may  live, 

27  37  There  sow  they  fields,  and  vineyards 

plant, 
Which  yield  fruits  of  increase  ; 
38  His  blessing  makes  them  multiply, 
Lets  not  their  herds  decrease. 

2839  Again  they  much  diminished  are, 
And  brought  to  low  estate. 
Through  sorrow  and  adversity, 
And  through  oppression  great. 


238  PSALM   CVIII. 

29  40  Contempt  on  princes  poureth  He, 

And  causeth  them  to  stray, 
And  wander  in  a  wilderness, 
Wherein  there  is  no  way. 

30  41  Yet  setteth  He  the  poor  on  high 

From  all  their  miseries, 
And  even  like  unto  a  flock 
He  makes  them  families. 

31  42  They  that  are  righteous  shall  rejoice, 

When  they  the  same  shall  see  ; 
And,  as  confounded,  stop  her  mouth 
Shall  all  iniquity. 

32  43  Whoso  is-  wise,  and  will  these  things 

Observe,  and  them  record. 
Even  they  shall  understand  the  love 
And  kindness  of  the  LORD. 


1 


Psalm  CVIII.    C.  M. 

MY  heart  is  fixed,  O  God  ;  I  '11  sing, 
And  with  my  glory  praise. 
2  Awake  up,  psaltery  and  harp  ; 
Myself  I  '11  early  raise. 

2  3  I  '11  praise  Thee   'mong  the  peoples, 

'Mong  nations  sing  will  I  ;    [LORD, 
4  For  'bove  the  heavens  Thy  love  is  great, 
Thy  truth  doth  reach  the  sky. 

3  5  Be  Thou  above  the  heavens,  O  God, 

Exalted  gloriously ; 
Thy  glory  all  the  earth  above 
Be  lifted  up  on  high. 

4  6  That  those  who  Thy  beloved  are 

May  all  delivered  be. 


PSALM   CVIII.  239 

0  do  Thou  save  with  Thy  right  hand, 
And  answer  give  to  me. 

5  7  God  in  His  holiness  hath  said, 

In  this  exult  I  will ; 

1  Shechem  will  divide,  and  I 
Will  mete  out  Succoth's  vale. 

6  8  Gilead  I  claim  as  Mine  by  right ; 

Manasseh  Mine  shall  be  ; 
Ephraim  is  of  My  head  the  strength  ; 
Laws  Judah  gives  for  Me  ; 

T     9  Moab  My  washpot  is  ;  My  shoe 
1  '11  over  Edom  throw  ; 
And  o'er  Philistia  My  shout 
Of  triumph  forth  shall  go, 

S    10  O  who  is  he  will  bring  me  to 
The  city  fortified  ? 
O  who  is  he  that  to  the  land 
Of  Edom  will  me  guide  ? 

9  II  Is  it  not  Thou,  O  God,  who  hast 

Cast  us  from  Thee  afar  ? 
Yea,  with  our  armies  Thou  dost  not 
Go  forth,  O  God,  to  war. 

10  12  Do  Thou  from  trouble  give  us  help, 

For  helpless  is  man's  aid. 
13  Through  God  we  shall  do  valiantly  ; 
Our  foes  He  shall  down  tread. 

Psalm  CVIII.     L.  M. 

1      ]\1  Y  heart  is  firmly  fixed,  O  God  ; 

iVl     I  '11  sing  and  praise  Thy  Name  to 

laud: 
2  My  glory,  harp,  and  lute  awake, 
The  morning  I  will  vocal  make 


240  PSALM    CVIII. 

2  3  I  '11    thank    Thee    'mid   the    peoples, 

LORD, 

Among  the  nations  praise  accord  ; 
4  The    heavens    vast    Thy    grace  tran- 
scends, 

And  to  the  clouds  Thy  truth  extends. 

3  5  Be  Thou  above  the  heavens,  O  God^ 

Thy  glory  o'er  the  earth  abroad  ; 
6  That  Thy  beloved  free  may  stand, 
Hear  us,  and  save  with  Thy  right  hand. 

4  7  God  spoken  hath  with  holy  voice, 

I  will  both  triumph  and  rejoice ; 
I  '11  Shechem's  fields  by  lot  assign, 
O'er  Succoth's  vale  will  draw  the  line. 

5  8  Manasseh,  Gilead  too,  are  Mine, 

On  Ephraim  shall  My  head  recline ; 
My  ruler  I  shall  Judah  greet, 
9  In  Moab  I  shall  wash  My  feet. 

6  To  Edom  I  will  cast  My  shoe. 
In  triumph  o'er  Philistia  go. 

10  Who  to  the  city  fortified, 

To  Edom,  who  will  be  my  guide  ? 

7  II  O  God,  do  Thou  our  Leader  be, 

Though   we   are    now    cast  off   from 

Thee; 
And  when  our  hosts  to  battle  go, 
O  God,  do  Thou  Thy  presence  show. 

8  12  From  trouble  help,  and  us  relieve, 

For  vain  the  help  that  man  can  give. 
13  In  God  will  we  great  valor  show, 
And  He  our  foes  will  overthrow. 


PSALM   C  IX.  241 

Psalm  CIX.    C.  M. 

1  MOLD  not    Thy   peace,    God  of   my 
n.         praise  ; 

2       'Gainst  me  are  opened  wide 
The  mouths  of  vile,  deceitful  men  ; 
Whose  false  tongues  'gainst  me  lied. 

2  3  They  did  beset  me  round  about 

With  words  of  hateful  spite  ; 
And,  though  to  them  no  cause  I  gave, 
Against  me  they  did  fight. 

3  4  They  for  my  love  became  my  foes  ; 

I  set  myself  to  pray. 
5  Yea,  ill  for  good  and  hate  for  love 
To  me  they  did  repay. 

4  6  Set  Thou  the  wicked  over  him  ; 

And  there  on  his  right  hand 
Against  him  in  the  judgment  shall 
The  adversary  stand. 

5  7  And  when  by  Thee  he  shall  be  judged, 

He  shall  condemned  be  ; 
And  turned  to  sin  shall  be  his  prayer, 
When  he  shall  call  on  Thee. 

6  8  His  days  shall  be  but  few  ;  his  charge 

Another  man  shall  take  ; 
9  Thou  wilt  his  children  fatherless. 
His  wife  a  widow,  make, 

T    10  His  children  shall  be  vagabonds, 
And  beg  continually. 
And  from  their  places  desolate 
Seek  bread  for  their  supply. 

S    II  The  greedy  creditors  shall  take 
All  that  he  hath  away  ; 


242  1-SALM    CIX. 

Of  all  for  which  he  labored  hath 
Shall  strangers  make  a  prey. 

9  12  To  him  none  favor  shall  extend, 

Nor  to  his  orphans  show  ; 
13  His   seed    shall   fail,    nor    shall   their 
names 
The  age  that  follows  know. 

10  14  His  father's  guilt,  Jehovah  shall 

Still  to  rememb'rance  call ; 
And  never  shall  his  mother's  sin 
Be  blotted  out  at  all. 

1 1 15  Before  Jehovah's  face  they  shall 
Appear  continually, 
Until  He  wholly  from  the  earth 
Cut  off  their  memory. 

12  16  Because  he  mercy  minded  not, 

But  persecuted  still 
The  poor  and  needy,  that  he  might 
The  broken-hearted  kill. 

13  17  As  he  in  cursing  pleasure  took, 

So  doth  it  to  him  fall ; 
As  he  delighted  not  to  bless, 
He  is  not  blest  at  all. 

14  18  As  cursing  he  like  clothes  puts  on,. 

Into  his  bowels  so. 
Like  water,  and  into  his  bones, 
Like  oil,  it  down  doth  go. 

15  19  Like  to  the  garment  shall  it  be 

Which  doth  himself  array. 
And  for  a  girdle,  wherewith  he 
Is  girt  about  alway. 


PSALM   CIX.  243 

16  20  This  from  Jehovah  's  their  reward 

That  en'mies  are  to  me, 
And  their  reward  that  speak  against 
My  soul  mahciously. 

17  21  But  for  Thine  own  name's  sake  do 

Jehovah,  Lord,  for  me  ;  [Thou 

Since  good  Thy  loving  kindness  is, 
From  trouble  set  me  free. 

18  22  For  I  am  poor  and  indigent, 

Afflicted  sore  am  I, 
My  heart  within  me  also  is 
Wounded  exceedingly. 

19  23  I  pass  like  a  declining  shade, 

I  'm  like  the  locust  tossed  ; 
24  My  knees,  through  fasting,  weakened 
My  flesh  hath  fatness  lost.  [are  ;. 

20  25  I  also  am  a  vile  reproach 

Made  unto  them  to  be  ; 
And  when  they  do  upon  me  look, 
They  shake  their  heads  at  me. 

21  26  Help  me,  Jehovah,  O  my  God  ; 

In  Thy  grace,  save  Thou  me  ; 
27  That  they  may  know  this  is  Thy  hand, 
That,  LORD,  'tis  done  by  Thee. 

22  28  When  they  shall  curse  with  spite,  thea 

Wilt  bless  with  loving  voice.    [Thou 
When  they  arise  they  shall  be  shamed  ; 
Thy  servant  shall  rejoice. 

23  29  They  that  mine  adversaries  are, 

Shall  all  be  clothed  with  shame  ; 
And,  as  a  mantle,  shall  their  own 
Confusion  cover  them 


^44  PSALM   ex. 

24  30  But  as  for  me,  I  with  my  mouth 

Will  greatly  praise  the  LORD  ; 
And  I  among  the  multitude 
His  praises  will  record. 

25  31  For  He  shall  stand  at  his  right  hand 

Who  is  in  poverty, 
To  save  him  from  all  those  that  would 
Condemn  his  soul  to  die. 


Psalm  ex.    C.  M. 

1  TEHOVAH  said  unto  my  Lord, 
J      Sit  Thou  at  My  right  hand, 

Until  I  make  Thy  foes  a  stool, 
Whereon  Thy  feet  may  stand. 

2  2  Jehovah  shall  from  Zion  send 

The  rod  of  Thy  great  power  ; 
In  midst  of  all  Thine  enemies 
Be  Thou  the  Governor. 

3  3  A  willing  people  in  Thy  day 

Of  power  shall  come  to  Thee, 
In  holy  beauties  from  morn's  womb  • 
Thy  youth  like  dew  shall  be. 

4  4  Jehovah  made  an  oath,  from  it 

He  never  will  depart, 
Of  th'  order  of  Melchizedek 
A  priest  Thou  ever  art. 

5  5  The  glorious  and  mighty  Lord, 

That  sits  at  Thy  right  hand, 
Shall,    in   His    day   of    wrath,    strike 
through 
Kings  that  do  Him  withstand. 


245 


6  He  shall  among  the  nations  judge,. 

He  shall  with  bodies  dead 

The  places  fill  ;  o'er  many  lands 

He  wound  shall  every  head. 

7  The  brook  that  runneth  in  the  way 

With  drink  shall  Him  supply  ; 
And,  for  this  cause,  in  triumph  He 
Shall  lift  His  head  on  high. 


Psalm  ex.    S.  M. 

E  LORD  to  My  Lord  said  : 
At  My  right  hand  sit  Thou, 
Until  I  make  Thine  enemies. 
Beneath  Thy  feet  to  bow.- 


T^H 

1     I 


2  2  Thy  rod  of  strength  the  LORD 

Shall  send  from  Zion  then  ; 
Be  Ruler  o'er  Thy  foes  ;  and  come 
In  day  of  might  to  men. 

3  3  Clothed  then  in  holy  robes. 

Thy  people  come  to  Thee, 
A    free-will    off'ring ;     from    mora 
womb 
Thy  youth  like  dew  shall  be. 

4  4  Jehovah  swore  an  oath, 

Which  He  will  nowise  break  ; 
Forever  like  Melchizedek's, 
Thy  priesthood  I  will  make. 

5  5  The  sovereign  Lord  who  sits 

At  Thy  right  hand  as  King, 
Shall  smite  all  kings  who  Him  resist; 
His  wrath's  day  woes  shall  bring. 

6  6  He  shall  the  nations  judge, 

And  fill  the  land  with  dead  ; 


246  PSALM    CXI. 

O'er  many  countries  great  and  wide 
He  '11  wound  the  reigning  head. 

7      7  And  in  His  w^ay,  the  brook 
His  thirst  shall  satisfy  ; 
And  thus  refreshed,  the  conq'ring  One 
Shall  lift  His  head  on  high. 


0 


Psalm  CXI.     C.  M. 

PRAISE  the  LORD;  I  '11  with  whole 

heart 

Jehovah's  praise  declare, 
Where  the  assemblies  of  the  just 
And  congregations  are. 

2  2  The  doings  of  Jehovah  are 

Exceeding  great  in  might ; 
Sought  out  they  are  of  every  one 
That  doth  therein  delight. 

3  3  His  work  most  honorable  is, 

Most  glorious  and  pure  ; 
And  His  untainted  righteousness 
For  ever  doth  endure. 

4  4  His  works   most   wondrous  He  hath" 

Remembered  still  to  be  ;  [made 

Jehovah  is  compassionate, 
And  merciful  is  He. 

5  5  He  giveth  meat  unto  all  those 

That  truly  do  Him  fear  ; 
And  evermore  His  covenant 
He  in  His  mind  will  bear. 

6  6  He  did  the  power  of  His  works 

To  His  own  people  show. 
When  He  the  nations'  heritage 
Upon  them  did  bestow. 


PSALM   CXII.  247 

7  7  His  hands'  works  all  are  truth  and 

His  precepts  all  are  sure  ;         [right, 
8  And,  done  in  truth  and  uprightness, 
They  evermore  endure. 

8  9  He  sent  redeniption  to  His  folk, 

His  covenant  for  aye 
He  did  command  ;  His  holy  Name 
Is  reverend  alway. 

9  10  Of  wisdom  the  beginning  is 

Jehovah's  fear;  all  they 
Who  keep  His  laws  true  wisdom  have. 
His  praise  endures  for  aye. 


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Psalm  CXII.    C.  M. 

PRAISE  the    LORD;  the  man  is 

blessed 
That  fears  Jehovah's  might, 
He  who  in  His  commandments  doth 
Exceedingly  delight. 

2  2  His  offspring  for  their  might  shall  be 

Upon  the  earth  renowned  ; 
The  generation  of  the  just 
In  blessings  shall  abound. 

3  3  For  wealth  and  riches  shall  remain 

Within  his  house  in  store  ; 
And  his  unspotted  righteousness 
Endures  for  evermore. 

4  4  Light  to  the  upright  doth  arise, 

Though  he  in  darkness  be  ; 
Compassionate,  and  merciful, 
And  ever  just  is  he. 

5  5  A  good  man  doth  his  favor  show. 

And  doth  to  others  lend  ; 


248  PSALM   CXIII. 

He  in  the  judgment  will  his  cause 
Maintain  unto  the  end, 

6  6  Surely  there  is  not  anything 

That  ever  shall  him  move  ; 
The  righteous  man's  memorial 
Shall  everlasting  prove, 

7  7  When  he  shall  evil  tidings  hear, 

He  shall  not  be  afraid  ; 
His  heart  is  fixed,  his  confidence 
Is  on  Jehovah  stayed, 

8  8  Established  firmly  is  his  heart, 

Afraid  he  shall  not  be. 
Until  upon  his  enemies 
He  his  desire  shall  see. 

9  9  He  hath  dispersed  his  wealth  abroad, 

And  given  to  the  poor  ; 
His  horn  with  honor  shall  be  raised, 
His  righteousness  endure. 

10  10  The  wicked  shall  it  see,  and  fret, 

His  teeth  gnash,  melt  away  ; 
What  wicked  men  do  most  desire 
Shall  utterly  decay. 

Psalm  CXIII.     C.  M. 

1      PRAISE  ye  the  LORD  ;  who  serve  the 

1  LORD, 

O  praise,  the  LORD'S  Name  praise. 

2  Jehovah's  Name,  let  it  be  blessed 

From  this  time  forth  always. 

a     3  From  rising  sun  to  where  it  sets 
Jehovah's  Name  be  praised. 
4  O'er  nations  all  Jehovah  's  high, 
'Bove  heavens  His  glory  raised. 


PSALM   CXIV.  249 

5  And  with  the   LORD  our  God,  that 

On  high,  who  can  compare,    [dwells 

6  Himself  that  humbleth  things  to  see 

In  heaven  and  earth  that  are  ? 

7  He  lifts  the  helpless  from  the  dust. 

The  poor  from  low  estate  ; 

8  That  He  may  him  with  princes  set, 

His  people's  princes  great. 

9  The  barren  woman  house  to  keep 

He  maketh,  and  to  be 
Of  sons  a  mother  full  of  joy. 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 


W 


Psalm  CXIV.     C.  M. 

HEN  Isr'el  out  of  Eg^pt  went, 
And  did  his  dwelling  change, 
When  Jacob's  house  went   out  from 
those 
That  were  of  language  strange  ; 


i?     2  Judah  became  his  holy  place, 
Isr'el  his  own  domain  ; 
3  The  sea  beheld  and  quickly  fled, 
Jordan  turned  back  again. 

3  4  Like  rams  the   mountains,    and   like 

The  hills  skipped  to  and  fro.   [lambs 

5  O   sea,    why   fledd'st   thou  ?    Jordan, 

Why  wast  thou  driven  so  ?        [back 

4  6  Why,  mountains,  do  ye  skip  like  rams, 

Like  lambs,  ye  little  hills  ? 
7  Earth,  tremble  thou  because  the  Lord 
His  presence  here  reveals. 


250  PSALM   CXV. 

5         For  Jacob's  God  His  presence  shows  ; 
8      Who  from  the  rock  did  bring 
A  water-pool,  and  turned  the  flint 
Into  a  water-spring. 


N 


Psalm  CXV.     C.  M. 

OT  unto  us,  LORD,  not  to  us, 

But  do  Thou  glory  take 
To  Thine  own  Name,  even   for  Thy 
And  for  Thy  mercy's  sake.      [truth, 

2  2  O  wherefore  should  the  nations  say, 

Where  is  their  God  now  gone  ? 
3  But  our  God  dwelleth  in  the  heavens, 
What  pleased  Him  He  hath  done. 

3  4  Their  idols  silver  are,  and  gold. 

Work  of  men's  hands  they  be. 
5  Mouths   have    they,  but    they  do  not 
A  nd  eyes,  but  do  not  see  ;      [speak  ; 

4  6  Ears  have  they,  but  they  do  not  hear  ; 

And  noses,  yet  smell  not ; 
7  Hands,  feet,  but  handle  not,  nor  walk  ; 
Nor  speak  they  through  their  throat. 

5  8  Like  them  their  makers  are,  and  all 

On  them  their  trust  that  build, 
9  O  Isr'el,  in  Jehovah  trust, 
He  is  their  help  and  shield. 

6  10  O  Aaron's  house,  Jehovah  trust 

Their  help  and  shield  is  He. 
II  Who  fear  Jehovah,  trust  the  LORD, 
Their  help  and  shield  He  '11  be. 

7  12  Jehovah  hath  remembered  us, 

And  He  will  bless  us  still  : 
He  will  the  house  of  Isr'el  bless, 
Bless  Aaron's  house  He  will. 


PSALM   CXVI.  25] 

8  13  Who  fear  Jehovah,  small  and  great, 

He  will  them  surely  bless. 
14  Jehovah  you,  you  and  your  seed, 
Will  more  and  more  increase. 

9  15  O  blessed  ye  of  Jehovah  are, 

Who  made  the  earth  and  heaven. 
16  Jehovah's  are  the  heavens,  but  earth 
To  men's  sons  He  hath  given. 

10  17  Nor  dead,  nor  who  to  silence  go, 

Jehovah's  praise  record. 
But  now  and  ever  we  the  LORD 
Will  bless.     Praise  ye  the  LORD, 


Psalm  CXVI.     C.  M. 

1  T  LOVE  the  LORD,  because  my  voice 

1  And  my  prayers  He  did  hear. 

2  I,  while  1  live,  will  call  on  Him, 

Who  bowed  to  me  His  ear. 

2  3  The  cords  of  death  on  every  side 

Encompassed  me  around  ; 
The  sorrows  of  the  grave  me  seized, 
I  grief  and  trouble  found. 

3  4  And  then  upon  Jehovah's  Name 

I  called,  and  thus  did  say, 
O  LORD,  deliver  Thou  my  soul, 
I  do  Thee  humbly  pray. 

4  5  Jehovah  gracious  is  and  just. 

Our  God  doth  mercy  show  ; 

6  Jehovah  keeps  the  meek,  He  saved 

Me  when  1  was  brought  low. 

5  7  O  thou  my  soul,  do  thou  return 

To  thine  ov/n  quiet  rest ; 


252  PSALM   CXVI. 

Because  Jehovah  unto  thee 
His  bounty  hath  expressed. 

6  8  Thou  rescued  hast  my  soul  from  death, 

From  tears  and  falls  kept  free  ; 
9  I  '11  walk  before  the  LORD  in  lands 
Of  them  that  living  be. 

7  lo  I  did  believe,  I  therefore  spake  ; 

Afflicted  sore  was  I, 
II  In  fear  I  said,  All  men  are  false, 
On  them  I  '11  not  rely. 

S     12  How  shall  I  all  His  gifts  repay, 
Which  from  Jehovah  came  ? 
13  I  '11  take  salvation's  cup,  and  call 
Upon  Jehovah's  Name. 

^     14  I  to  Jehovah  vows  will  pay 
Before  His  people's  face. 
15  His  saints'  death  in  Jehovah's  eyes 
Most  precious  is,  and  peace. 

J.O  16  Jehovah,  I  Thy  servant  am. 
Thy  servant  true  am  I. 
I  also  am  Thy  handmaid's  son  ; 
Thou  didst  my  bands  untie. 

11  17  Thanks  I  will  offer  unto  Thee, 

And  on  the  LORD'S  Name  call ; 
18  I  '11  to  Jehovah  pay  my  vows. 
Before  His  people  all ; 

12  19  Within  Jehovah's  temple-courts 

Within  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  city  of  Jerusalem. 

Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 


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PSALM    CXVII.  253 

Psalm  CXVII.     C.  M. 

DO  ye  give  Jehovah  praise, 

Ye  nations  all  that  be  ; 
Likewise,  ye  peoples  all,  accord 
His  Name  to  magnify. 


2      2  For  great  to  us-ward  ever  are 
His  loving-kindnesses  ; 
Jehovah's  truth  endures  for  aye. 
The  LORD,  O  praise  and  bless. 

Psalm  CXVII.     6s  and' 4s. 

1       A  LL  nations,  praise  the  LORD  ; 
i^iAll  peoples  in  accord 

His  glory  raise. 
2  Because  His  mercy  pure 
Is  great  to  us  ;  and  sure , 
The  LORD'S  truth  doth  endure. 
The  LORD,  O  praise. 

Psalm  CXVIII.    C.  M. 

1      TEHOVAH  praise,  for  He  is  good  ; 
J       For  His  grace  lasts  for  aye. 
2  That  His  grace  ever  doth  endure, 
Let  Israel  now  say. 

S     3  Now  let  the  house  of  Aaron  say. 
His  mercy  lasts  for  aye. 
4  That  His  grace  ever  lasts,  let  them 
That  fear  Jehovah  say. 

3     5  I  in  distress  called  on  the  LORD, 
The  LORD  did  answer  me. 
He  in  a  large  place  did  me  set. 
From  trouble  made  me  free. 


254  PSALM   CXVIII. 

4  6  The  LORD  is  for  me,  I  '11  not  fear ; 

What  can  man  do  to  me? 
7  Jehovah  with  my  helpers  is, 
My  haters'  fall  I  '11  see. 

5  8  To  trust  Jehovah  better  is 

Than  trust  in  man's  defence  ; 
9  Better  Jehovah  trust  than  place 
In  princes  confidence. 

6  lo  The  nations,  joining  all  in  one, 

Did  compass  me  about ; 

But  in  Jehovah's  holy  Name 

i  shall  them  all  root  out. 

7  II  They  compassed  me  about ;  I  say, 

They  compassed  me  about ; 
But  in  Jehovah's  holy  Name 
I  shall  them  all  root  out. 

8  12  Like  bees  they  compassed  me  about ; 

They're    quenched   like  thorns  that 
flame ; 
For  I  vi^ill  surely  them  destroy, 
Even  in  Jehovah's  Name. 

9  13  Thou  hast  sore  thrust  that  I  might  fall ; 

Jehovah  succored  me. 
14  The  LORD  my  Saviour  is  become, 
My  strength  and  song  is  He. 

10  15  In  just  men's  tents  the  voice  of  joy 

And  saving  health  shall  be  ; 
The  right  hand  of  Jehovah  doth 
Work  ever  valiantly. 

11  16  The  right  hand  of  Jehovah  is 

Exalted  far  on  high  ; 
The  right  hand  of  Jehovah  doth 
Work  ever  valiantly. 


PSALM   CXVIII.  255 

12  17  I  shall  not  die,  but  live,  and  shall 

Jehovah's  work  make  known. 
18  Jehovah  me  hath  chastened  sore, 
But  not  to  death  brought  down, 

13  19  O  set  ye  open  unto  me 

The  gates  of  righteousness  ; 
Then  will  I  enter  in,  and  will 
Jehovah's  praise  express. 

14  20  This  is  Jehovah's  gate,  by  it 

The  just  shall  enter  in. 
21  Thee    will    I    praise,    for   Thou    me 
And  hast  my  safety  been,    [heard'st, 

15  22  That  stone  is  made  head  corner-stone. 

Which  builders  did  despise  ; 
23  This  is  the  doing  of  the  LORD, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

16  24  This  is  the  day  Jehovah  made. 

In  it  exult  will  we. 
25  Save,  LORD,  we  pray  Thee  ;  LORD, 
Send  now  prosperity.  [we  pray 

17  26  Blessed  in  Jehovah's  Name  is  he 

That  cometh  us  among  ; 
We  bless  you  from  the  house  which  to 
Jehovah  doth  belong. 

18  27  God  is  Jehovah,  who  to  us 

Hath  made  light  to  arise  ; 

Bind  ye  unto  the  altar's  horns 

With  cords  the  sacrifice. 

19  28  Thou  art  my  God,  I  'II  Thee  exalt ; 

My  God,  I  will  Thee  praise. 
29  Jehovah  bless,  for  He  is  good  ; 
His  mercy  lasts  always. 


256  PSALM   CXIX. 

Psalm  CXIX.     C.  M. 

Aleph.     The  ist  Part. 


0 


BLESSED  are  they  that  undefiled 

And  straight  are  in  the  way  ; 
Who  in  Jehovah's  holy  law 
Do  walk,  and  do  not  stray. 

2     2  Those  that  His  testimonies  keep, 
True  blessedness  do  find  ; 
Even  those  that  after  Him  do  seek. 
With  their  whole  heart  and  mind. 

.3     3  Such  in  His  ways  do  walk,  and  they 
Do  no  iniquity. 
4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep 
Thy  precepts  carefully, 

4  5  O  that  Thy  statutes  to  observe 

Thou  wouldst  my  ways  direct ! 
6  Then  shall  I  not  be  shamed  when  I 
All  Thy  commands  respect. 

5  7  Then  with  integrity  of  heart 

Thee  will  I  praise  and  bless, 
When  I  the  judgments  all  have  learned 
Of  Thy  pure  righteousness. 

•6     8  That  I  Thy  statutes  will  observe 
Firmly  resolved  have  I; 
O  do  not  Thou  withdraw  Thyself 
And  leave  me  utterly. 

Beth.     The  2nd  Part. 

T     9  By  what   means  shall  a  young  man 
His  way  to  puriiy.^  [learn 

If  he  according  to  Thy  word 
Thereto  attentive  be. 


PSALM   CXIX.  257 

8  10  Unfeignedly  Thee  have  I  sought 

With  all  my  soul  and  heart ; 
O  let  me  not  from  the  right  path 
Of  Thy  commands  departs 

9  II  Thy  word  I  in  my  heart  have  hid, 

That  I  offend  not  Thee, 
12  Jehovah,  ever  blessed  art  Thou, 
Thy  statutes  teach  Thou  me. 

10  13  The  judgments  of  Thy   mouth,  each 

My  lips  declared  have  ;  [one, 

14  More  joy  Thy  testimonies'  way 
Than  riches  all  me  gave. 

1 1 15  Thy  holy  precepts  I  will  make 
My  meditation  still ; 
And  unto  Thy  ways  have  respect 
Most  carefully  I  will. 

12  16  Upon  Thy  statutes  my  delight 

Shall  constantly  be  set ; 
And,  by  Thy  grace,  I  never  will 
Thy  holy  word  forget. 

GiMEL.     The  3rd  Part. 

13  17  With  me,  who  am  Thy  servant,  do 

Thou  bountifully  deal, 
That  I  may  live ;  and  so  Thy  word 
Keep  carefully  I  will. 

1-4  18  Open  mine  eyes,  that  of  Thy  law 
The  wonders  I  may  see. 
19  1  stranger  am  on  earth  ;  do  not 
Hide  Thy  commands  from  me. 

15  20  My  soul  within  me  breaks,  and  doth 
Much  fainting  still  endure. 
Through  longing  that  it  hath  all  times 
To  Thine  own  judgments  pure. 


25^  PSALM    CXIX. 

16  21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  accursed, 

From  Thy  commands  who  stray. 
22  Roll  from  me  scorn  and  shame,  I  've 
Thy  testimonies'  way.  [kept 

17  23  Though  princes  in  assembly  sit, 

And  counsel  'gainst  me  take, 
Thy  statutes  I,  Thy  servant,  still 
My  meditation  make. 

18  24  My  comfort,  and  my  heart's  delight 

Thy  testimonies  be ; 
And  they,  in  all  my  doubts  and  fears, 
Are  counsellors  to  me. 

Daleth.     The  4th  Part. 

19  25  My  soul  to  dust  cleaves  ;   quicken  me 

As  promised  was  by  Thee. 
26  My  ways   I   showed,   and    me    Thou 
heardst ; 
Thy  statutes  teach  Thou  me. 

20  27  Thy  precepts'  way  O  do  Thou  teach, 

And  make  me  well  to  know  ; 
So  all  Thy  works  that  wondrous  are 
I  shall  to  others  show. 

21  28  My  soul  doth  melt  and  drop  away, 

For  heaviness  and  grief  ; 
To  me,  according  to  Thy  word, 
Give  strength  and  send  relief. 

22  29  O  let  the  way  of  falsehood  far 

From  me  removed  be  ; 
And  graciously  Thy  holy  law 
Do  Thou  grant  unto  me. 

23  30  I  chosen  have  the  perfect  way 

Of  truth  and  verity  ; 


PSALM   CXIX.  259 

Thy  judgments,  that  most   righteous 
Before  me  laid  have  I.  [are, 

24  31 1  to  Thy  testimonies  cleave  ; 

No  shame,  LORD,  on  me  lay. 

32  When  Thou  'It  enlarge  my  heart,  I  will 

Run  Thy  commandments'  way. 


He.     The  5th  Part. 

2533  O  Thou,  Jehovah,  teach  to  me 
Thy  statutes'  way  divine, 
And  to  observe  it  to  the  end 
I  shall  my  heart  incline. 

2634  Give  understanding  unto  me, 
So  keep  Thy  law  shall  1  ; 
Yea,  even  with  my  whole  heart  I  shall 
Observe  it  carefully. 

27  35  Lead  me  in  Thy  commandments'  path, 

For  I  delight  therein. 
36  To  Thy  pure  testimonies  turn 
My  heart,  and  not  to  gain. 

28  37  Turn  Thou  away  my  sight  and  eyes 

From  viewing  vanity  ; 
And  in  Thy  good  and  holy  way 
Be  pleased  to  quicken  me. 

2938  Confirm  to  me  Thy  gracious  word, 
Which  I  did  gladly  hear  ; 
To  me,  who  am  Thy  servant,  and 
Devoted  to  Thy  fear. 

80  39  Turn  Thou  away  my  feared  reproach  : 
For  good  Thy  judgments  be. 
40  Lo,  for  Thy  precepts  I  have  longed  ; 
In  Thy  truth  quicken  me. 


26o  PSALM  CXIX. 

Vau.     The  6th  Part. 

31  41  Let  Thy  sweet  mercies  also  come 

And  visit  me,  O  LORD  ; 
Let  Thy  salvation  come  to  me, 
According  to  Thy  word. 

32  42  So  shall  I  have  wherewith  I  may 

Give  him  an  answer  just, 
Who  spitefully  reproacheth  me  ; 
For  in  Thy  word  I  trust. 

3343  The  word  of  truth  out  of  my  mouth 
Take  Thou  not  utterly  ; 
For  on  Thy  righteous  judgments  still 
Doth  all  my  hope  lely. 

34  44  So  shall  I  keep  for  evermore 

Thy  law  continually. 
45  Because  I  have  Thy  precepts  sought, 
I'll  walk  at  Hberty. 

35  46  Thy  testimonies  unto  kings, 

I'll  speak,  with  shame  not  moved  ; 
47  And  will  delight  myself  in  Thy 
Commandments  which  I  loved. 

36  48  To  Thy  commandments,  which  I  loved, 

My  hands  lift  up  I  will ; 
And  I  will  also  meditate 
Upon  Thy  statutes  still. 


Zain.     The  7th  Part. 

37  49  The   promise    keep    in    mind,   which 
Didst  to  Thy  servant  make,     [Thou 
The  word,  which,  as  a  ground  of  hope, 
Thou  causedst  me  to  take. 


PSALM   CXIX.  26r 

38  50  By  this,  in  time  of  my  distress, 

Great  comfort  I  have  known  ; 
For  in  my  straits  I  am  revived 
By  this  Thy  word  alone. 

39  51  The  men  inflated  with  their  pride 

Did  greatly  me  deride  ; 
Yet  from  Thy  good  and  holy  law 
I  have  not  turned  aside. 

40  52  The  righteous  judgments,  which  of  old, 

Jehovah,  Thou  hast  wrought, 
I  have  remembered,  and  to  me 
Great  comfort  they  have  brought, 

41  53  Horror  took  hold  on  me.  because 

111  men  Thy  law  forsake. 
54  I  in  my  house  of  pilgrimage 
My  songs  Thy  statutes  make. 

42  55  Thy  Name,  Jehovah,  I  recalled 

By  night,  and  kept  Thy  law. 
56  And  this  I  had,  for  I  observed 
Thy  precepts  all  with  awe. 


Cheth.     The  8th  Part. 

43  57  Thou  my  sure  portion  art  alone, 

Which  I  did  choose,  O  LORD  ; 
I  have  resolved,  and  said,  that  I 
Would  keep  Thy  holy  word. 

44  58  With  my  whole  heart  I  did  entreat 

Thy  face  and  favor  free  ; 
According  to  Thy  gracious  word 
Be  merciful  to  me. 


262  PSALM   CXIX. 

45  59  I  thought  upon  my  former  ways 

And  did  my  life  well  try  ; 
And  to  Thy  testimonies  pure 
My  feet  then  turn  did  I. 

46  60  I  did  not  stay,  nor  linger  long, 

As  those  that  slothful  are  ; 
But  Thy  commandments  to  observe 
Myself  I  did  prepare. 

47  61  Bands  of  the  wicked  me  beset, 

Thy  law  I  did  not  slight. 
62  I  '11  rise  at  midnight  Thee  to  praise, 
Even  for  Thy  judgments  right. 

48  63  I  am  allied  to  all  who  keep 

Thy  precepts  and  fear  Thee. 
64  Jehovah,  earth  Thy  mercy  fills  ; 
Thy  statutes  teach  Thou  me. 


Teth.     The  gth  Part. 

4:9  65  Good   hast  Thou  done   Thy   servant, 
LORD, 
As  Thou  didst  promise  give. 
66  Good  judgment   me,  and  knowledge, 
I  Thy  commands  beheve.         [teach, 

-50  67  Ere  I  afflicted  was  I  strayed  • 
Thy  word  I  now  obey. 
68  Good  art  Thou,  and  Thou  doest  good  ; 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes'  way. 

SI  69  The  men  inflated  with  their  pride 
Against  me  forged  a  lie  ; 
But  as  for  me,  Thy  precepts  keep 
With  all  my  heart  will  I. 


PSALM   CXIX,  263 

52  70  Their  hearts,   through   worldly    ease 

and  wealth, 
As  fat  as  grease  they  be  ; 
But  in  Thy  holy  law  I  take 
Delight  continually, 

53  71  That  I  afflicted  was,  it  hath 

Been  very  good  for  me, 
That  I  might  learn  Thy  statutes  all, 
And  well  instructed  be. 

54  72  The  law  that  cometh  from  Thy  mouth 

Is  better  unto  me 
Than  many  thousands  and  great  sums 
Of  gold  and  silver  be. 


JOD.     The  loth  Part. 

55  73  Thy    hands    me  made    and    formed, 

make  wise 
All  Thy  commands  to  know. 
74  Who  fear  Thee  see  and  joy,  for  I 
Hope  in  Thy  word  do  show. 

56  75  Jehovah,  just  Thy  judgments  are, 

I  know,  and  do  confess  ; 
And  that  Thou  hast  afflicted  me 
In  truth  and  faithfulness. 

57  76  O  let  Thy  kindness  merciful, 

I  pray  Thee,  comfort  me, 
As  to  Thy  servant  promised  was 
In  faithfulness  by  Thee. 

58  77  And  let  Thy  tender  mercies  come 

To  me,  that  I  may  live  ; 
Because  Thy  holy  law  to  me 
Doth  delectation  give. 


264  PSALM    CXIX. 

59  78  O  let  the  proud  be  put  to  shame, 

For  with  injustice  great 
They  me  o'erthrew  ;  but  I  will  on 
Thy  precepts  meditate. 

60  79  Who  know  Thy  testimonies  and 

Fear  Thee,  let  turn  to  me. 
80  Sound  in  Thy  statutes  make  my  heart, 
That  shamed  I  may  not  be. 


Caph.     The  nth  Part. 

61  81  My  soul  for  Thy  salvation  faints  ; 

Yet  I  Thy  word  believe. 
82  Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  word  ;  I  say, 
When  wilt  Thou  comfort  give  ? 

62  83  For  like  a  bottle  I  'm  become, 

That  in  the  smoke  is  set ; 
But  yet  the  statutes  Thou  hast  given, 
I  never  do  forget. 

63  84  How  many  are  Thy  servant's  days  ? 

When  wilt  Thou  execute 
Just  judgment  on  those  wicked  men 
That  do  me  persecute  ? 

64  85  The  proud  have  digged  their  pits  for 

Who  Thy  law  will  not  have.       [me, 
86  All  Thy  commands  are  faithfulness  ; 
From  false  pursuers  save. 

65  87  They  so  consumed  me,  that  on  earth 

My  life  they  scarce  did  leave  ; 

Thy  precepts  yet  forsook  I  not, 

But  close  to  them  did  cleave. 

66  88  According  to  Thy  gracious  love 

Me  quicken  and  preserve  ; 


PSALM   CXIX.  265 

The  testimony  of  Thy  mouth 
So  shall  I  still  observe. 


Lamed.    The  12th  Part. 

67  89  Thy  word  for  ever  is,  O  LORD, 

In  heaven  settled  fast ; 

90  And  unto  generations  all 

Thy  faithfulness  doth  last ; 

68  The  earth  Thou  hast  established  firm, 

And  it  abides  by  Thee. 

91  This    day    they  stand    as    Thou    or- 

For  all  Thy  servants  be.     [dain'dst ; 

69  92  Unless  in  Thy  most  perfect  law 

My  soul  delights  had  found, 
I  should  have  perished  at  the  time 
My  troubles  did  abound. 

70  93  Thy  precepts  I  will  ne'er  forget ; 

They  quick'ning  to  me  brought. 
94  I  am  Thine  own  ;  O  save  Thou  me  ; 
Thy  precepts  I  have  sought. 

71  95  For  me  the  wicked  have  laid  wait, 

Me  seeking  to  destroy  ; 

But  I  Thy  testimonies  true 

Consider  will  with  joy. 

72  96  To  all  perfection  here  I  have 

Beheld  a  boundary  ; 
But  Thy  command,  how  broad  it  is  , 
How  broad  exceedingly. 

Mem.    The  13th   Part. 

73  97  O  how  I  love  Thy  law  !  it  is 

My  study  all  the  day  ; 


266  PSALM   CXIX. 

98  More  wise  than  foes  by  Thy  commands 
I  'm  made  ;  they  're  mine  for  aye. 

74  99  Than  all  my  teachers  now  I  have 

More  understanding  far ; 
Because  my  meditation  still 
Thy  testimonies  are. 

75  100  In  understanding  I  excel 

Those  that  the  aged  are, 
For  I  endeavored  have  to  keep 
Thy  precepts  with  due  care. 

76  loi  To  keep  Thy  word,  I  have  my  feet 

From  each  ill  way  refiained. 
102  I    from    Thy    judgments    have    not 
swerved, 
Because  Thou  hast  me  trained. 

77  103  How  sweet  unto  my  sense  of  taste 

Are  all  Thy  words  of  truth  ! 

Yea,  I  do  find  them  sweeter  far 

Than  honey  to  my  mouth. 

78  104  I  through  Thy  precepts,  that  are  pure, 

Do  understanding  get ; 
I  therefore  every  way  that  's  false 
With  all  my  heart  do  hate. 

Nun.    The  14th  Part. 

79  105  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

And  to  my  path  a  light. 
ig6  As  I  have  sworn,  I  will  perform. 
To  keep  Thy  judgments  right. 

80  107  I  with  affliction  very  sore 

Am  overwhelmed  ;  O  LORD, 
Do  Thou  give  quick'ning  unto  me 
According  to  Thy  word. 


PSALM  CXIX.  267 

81  108  The  free-will-off'rings  of  my  mouth 

Accept,  I  Thee  beseech, 
O  LORD  ;  and  unto  me  do  Thou 
Thy  righteous  judgments  teach. 

82  109  Though  still  my  soul  be  in  my  hand. 

Thy  law  I  '11  not  forget ; 
no  Nor  leave  Thy  precepts,  though  for 
A  snare  the  wicked  set.  [me 

83  III  I  of  Thy  testimonies  have 

Above  all  things  made  choice, 
To  be  my  heritage  for  aye  ; 
For  they  my  heart  rejoice  ; 

84  112  Most  carefully  I  have  inclined 

My  heart  still  to  attend, 
That  I  Thy  statutes  may  perform 
Alway  unto  the  end. 


Samech.     The  15th  Part. 

85  113  I  hate  the  men  of  double  mind, 

But  love  Thy  law  do  I. 
114  My  shield  and  hiding-place  Thou  art; 
I  on  Thy  word  rely. 

86  115  All  ye  that  evil-doers  are 

From  me  depart  away  ; 
For  the  commandments  of  my  God 
I  purpose  to  obey. 

87  116  According  to  Thy  faithful  word 

Uphold  and  stablish  me. 
That  I  may  live,  and  of  my  hope 
Ashamed  may  never  be. 


268  PSALM    CXIX. 

58  117  Hold  Thou  me  up,  so  shall  I  be 

In  peace  and  safety  still  ; 
And  to  Thy  statutes  have  respect 
Continually  I  will. 

59  118  Thou  scorn'st  all  who  Thy  statutes 

leave ; 
False  their  deceit  doth  prove; 
119  Putt'st  off,  like  dross,  earth's  wicked;  I 
Thy  testimonies  love. 

90  120  For  fear  of  Thee  my  very  flesh 
Doth  tremble,  all  dismayed  ; 
And   of   the  judgments  wrought  by 
I  'm  very  much  afraid.  [Thee 


Am.     The  i6th  Part. 

91 121  To  all  men  I  have  judgment  done, 
Performing  justice  right  ; 
Then  let  me  not  delivered  be 
To  proud  oppressors'  might. 

92  122  To  Thine  own  servant,  for  his  good, 

Do  Thou  a  surety  be  ; 
And  from  oppression  of  the  proud 
Do  Thou  deliver  me. 

93  123  Mine  eyes  do  fail  with  looking  long 

For  Thy  salvation  great, 
While  for  Thy  word  of  righteousness 
I  earnestly  do  wait. 

04  124  In  mercy  with  Thy  servant  deal. 
Thy  statutes  to  me  show. 
125  I  serve  Thee,  wisdom  give  ;  I  shall 
Thy  testimonies  know. 


PSALM   CXIX.  269 

95  126  Jehovah,  it  is  time  to  work  ; 

They  break  Thy  law  divine. 
127  Hence  Thy  commandments  more  I 
love 
Than  gold,  yea,  gold  most  fine. 

96  128  Thy  precepts  all,  I  therefore  judge 

In  all  things  to  be  right  ; 
And  every  false  and  wicked  way 
Is  hateful  in  my  sight. 

Pe.     The  17th  Part. 

97  129  Thy  testimonies  wondrous  are, 

My  soul  them  keeps  with  care. 
130  The   op'ning  of   Thy  words   gives 
Makes  wise  who  simple  are.  [light, 

98  131  My  mouth  I  also  opened  wide 

And  panted  earnestly  ; 
For  after  Thy  commandments  I 
Have  longed  exceedingly. 

99  132  Turn  Thou  to  me,  and  merciful 

Do  Thou  unto  me  prove, 
As  Thou  art  wont  to  do  to  those 
Thy  Name  who  truly  love. 

100  133  O  let  my  footsteps  in  Thy  word 

Aright  still  ordered  be  ; 
Let  no  iniquity  obtain 
Dominion  over  me. 

101  134  From  man's  oppression  me  redeem^ 

Thy  precepts  keep  I  will. 
135  Thy    face   make   on    Thy   servant 
shine, 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes  still. 


PSALM   CXIX. 


102  136  The  flowing-  waters  from  mine  eyes 
Ran  down,  because  I  saw 
That  wicked  men  go  on  in  sin, 
And  do  not  keep  Thy  law. 


TZADDI.     The  i8th  Part. 

103  137  O  Thou,  Jehovah,  righteous  art ; 

Thy  judgments  upright  be. 
138  Thy  testimonies  Thou  command'st 
In  right  and  faithfully, 

104  139  My  burning  zeal  hath  me  consumed. 

Because  mine  enemies 
Thy  holy  words  have  failed  to  keep 
Within  their  memories. 

105  140  Thy  word  is  very  pure,  on  it 

Thy  servant's  love  is  set. 

141  Small  and  despised  I  am,  yet  I 

Thy  precepts  not  forget. 

106  142  Thy  righteousness  is  righteousness 

Which  ever  doth  endure  ; 

Thy  holy  law,  moreover,  is 

The  very  truth  most  pure. 

107  143  Distress    and    anguish    have    me 

found, 
Fast  hold  on  me  they  take  ; 
Yet  in  my  trouble  my  delight 
I  Thy  commandments  make. 

108  144  Eternal  righteousness  is  in 

Thy  testimonies  all ; 
Give  understanding  unto  me, 
And  ever  live  I  shall. 


PSALM  CXIX.  271 

KOPH.     The  19th  Part. 

109  145  With    my    whole    heart    I    cried, 

LORD,  hear; 
Thy  statutes  I  '11  obey. 
146  I  cried  to  Thee  ;  save  me,  I  '11  keep 
Thy  testimonies'  way. 

110  147  I  did  anticipate  the  dawn, 

That  I  for  help  might  cry ; 
For  all  my  waiting  confidence 
Did  on  Thy  word  rely. 

111  148  Mine  eyes  anticipated,  too. 

The  watclfes  of  the  night. 
That   in  Thy   word,    with   careful 
Then  meditate  I  might,      [mind, 

112  149  According  to  Thy  mercy  hear 

My  voice,  that  calls  on  Thee  ; 
According  to  Thy  judgments  just, 
Jehovah,  quicken  me. 

113  150  The  men  who  mischief  seek  draw 

nigh, 
They  from  Thy  law  are  far  ; 
151  Jehovah,  Thou  art  near  ;  and  truth 
All  Thy  commandments  are. 

114  152  From  Thine  own  testimonies  long 

Hath  this  been  known  to  me, 
That  Thou   hast   founded  them  to 
Through  all  eternity.  [last 

Resh.     The  2oth  Part. 

115  153  On  mine  affliction  do  Thou  look, 

And  me  in  safety  set 
.    By  Thy  deliverance,  for  I 
Thy  law  do  not  forget 


272  PSALM  CXIX. 

116  154  As  Thou  hast  promised,  me  revive; 

Save  me  and  plead  my  cause. 
155  Salvation  is  from  sinners  far  ; 
For  They  seek  not  Thy  laws. 

117  156  Jehovah,  great  and  manifold 

Thy  tender  mercies  be  ; 
According  to  Thy  judgments  just 
Revive  and  quicken  me. 

118  157  My  persecutors  many  are. 

And  foes  that  do  combine, 

Yet  from  Thy  testimonies  pure 

My  heart  doth  not  decline. 

119  158  I    saw     transgressors,     and     was 

grieved  ; 
For  they  keep  not  Thy  word. 
159  Behold,  Thy  precepts  I  have  loved, 
Do  Thou  me  quicken,  LORD. 

120  160  The  sum  of  Thy  most  holy  word 

Is  only  truth  most  pure  ; 
Thy  righteous  judgments  every  one 
For  evermore  endure. 


SCHIN.     The  2ist  Part. 

121  161  The  princes  persecuted  me, 

Although  no  cause  they  saw  ; 

But  still  of  Thy  most  holy  word 

My  heart  doth  stand  in  awe. 

122  162  I  at  Thy  word  rejoice  as  one 

Of  spoil  that  finds  great  store. 
163  Thy  law  I  love  ;  but  lying  all 
I  hate  and  do  abhor. 


PSALM   CXIX.  273 

123  164  Seven  times  a  day  it  is  my  care 

To  gfive  due  praise  to  Thee  ; 
Because  of  all  Thy  judgments  that 
For  ever  righteous  be. 

124  165  Great  peace  have  they  who   love 

Thy  law  ; 
Offence  they  shall  have  none. 
166  I  hope  for  Thy  salvation,  LORD, 
And  Thy  commands  have  done. 

125  167  My  soul  Thy  testimonies  pure 

Observeth  carefully ; 
On  them  my  heart  is  set,  and  them 
I  love  exceedingly. 

126  168  Thy  testimonies  I  have  kept. 

Thy  precepts,  too,  with  care  ; 
For  all  my  ways  of  life  each  one 
Before  Thee  open  are 


Tau.     The  22nd  Part. 

127  169  Jehovah,  unto  Thee  my  prayer 

A  near  approach  afford  ; 

Give  understanding  unto  me. 

According  to  Thy  word. 

128  170  Let  my  request  before  Thee  come  ; 

After  Thy  word  me  free. 
171  My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  for  Thou 
Thy  statutes  teachest  me. 

129  172  My  tongue   of   Thy   most   blessed 

word 
Shall  speak  and  it  confess  ; 
Because  all  Thy  commandments  are 
Most  perfect  righteousness. 


«74  PSALM   CXIX.      L.   M. 

130  173  O  let  Thy  hand  be  for  my  help  ; 

Thy  precepts  are  my  choice. 
174  I  longed  for  Thy  salvation,  LORD, 
And  in  Thy  law  rejoice. 

131  175  O  let  my  soul  live,  and  it  shall 

Give  praises  unto  Thee  ; 
And  let  Thy  judgments  evermore 
Be  helpful  unto  me. 

132  176  I,  like  a  lost  sheep,  went  astray  ; 

Thy  servant  seek,  and  find  ; 
For  Thy  commands  I  suffered  not 
To  slip  out  of  my  mind. 


Psalm  CXIX.     L.  M. 

PART   I. 

BLESSED  are  the  upright  in  the  v^ay, 
Who  in  Jehovah's  law  progress. 

2  Blessed  who  His  testimonies  keep, 

And  seek  Him  with  whole-hearted- 
ness. 

3  Yea,  they  do  no  iniquity  ; 

They  in  His  ways  progressing  are. 

4  Thou  hast  commanded  us  to  keep 

Thy  precepts  with  our  utmost  care. 

5  O  that  my  ways  established  v/ere, 

To  keep  Thy  statutes  void  of  blame! 

6  When  I  all  Thy  commands  regard, 

I  shall  not  then  be  put  to  shame. 

7  When    I    Thy    righteous    judgments 

learn, 
I  '11  give  Thee  praise  with  upright 
heart. 

8  Thy  statutes  I  will  keep  ;  from  me 

O  do  not  utterly  depart. 


PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M.  275 

PART   II. 

5     9  How  can  a  young  man  cleanse  his  way? 

Let  him  with  care  Thy  word  observe, 

10  With  all  my  heart  I  have  Thee  sought ; 

From   Thy   commands   let   me  not 

swerve, 

O    III  hid  Thy  word  within  my  heart, 

Lest  I  should  give  offence  to  Thee, 
12  Jehovah,  ever  blessed  art  Thou  ; 

Thy  statutes  teach  Thou  unto  me. 

7    13  And  all  the  judgments  of  Thy  mouth 
I  with  my  lips  recounted  have, 
14  Thy  testimonies'  way  great  joy, 
As  much  as  riches  all,  me  gave. 

S    15  I  '11  in  Thy  precepts  meditate, 

And  on  Thy  ways  mine  eyes  will  set. 
16  Thy  statutes  shall  be  my  delight, 
And  I  Thy  word  will  not  forget. 


O     17  O  to  Thy  servant  give  this  grace, 

That  I  may  live  Thy  word  to  keep. 
18  Open  mine  eyes,  that  of  Thy  law 
I  may  behold  the  wonders  deep. 

10  19  I  am  a  stranger  in  the  earth  ; 

O  hide  not  Thy  commands  from  me. 
20  My  soul  is  breaking  with  desire 

Thy  judgments  at  all  times  to  see, 

11  21  Thou  hast  rebuked  the  proud  accursed 

Who  have  from  Thy  commandments 
swerved, 
22  Take  scorn  and  shame  from  me,  for  I 
Thy  testimonies  have  observed. 


276  PSALM   CXIX.       L.   M. 

12  23  'Gainst  me  conspiring,  princes  sat ; 

Thy  servant  of  Thy  statutes  spake. 
24  Thy  testimonies  my  delight, 

And  for  my  counsellors,  I  take. 


13  25  My  soul  to  dust  cleaves  ;  quickening, 

In  promised  grace  on  me  bestow. 
26  I  told  my  ways,  and  Thou  me  heard'st; 
Thy  statutes  make  me  well  to  know. 

14  27  Thy  precepts'  way  do  Thou  me  teach  ; 

Thy  wonders  shall  my  study  be. 
28  My  soul  with  grief  dissolves  away  ; 

In  promised  grace,  O  strengthen  me. 

15  29  Remove  from  me  the  way  of  lies ; 

Grant  me  Thy  law  in  gracious  aid. 
30  I  chosen  have  the  way  of  truth  ; 
Thy  judgments  I  before  me  laid. 

16  31  I  to  Thy  testimonies  cleave  ; 

On  me,  O  LORD,  shame  never  cast. 
32  I  '11  run  the  way  of  Thy  commands. 
When  Thou  my  heart  enlarged  hast. 


1733  O  LORD,  teach  me  Thy  statutes' way; 
I  never  will  from  it  depart. 
34  Instruct  me  and  1  '11  keep  Thy  law, 
Yea,  keep  it  shall  with  all  my  heart. 

18  35  Lead  me  in  Thy  commandments'  path, 
For  1  therein  delight  obtain. 
36  To  Thy  pure  testimonies  turn 

My  heart,  and  not  to  worldly  gain. 


PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M.  277 

19  37  O  turn  from  vanity  mine  eyes, 

And  in  Thy  ways  revive  Thou  me. 

38  Sure  to  Thy  servant  make  Thy  word, 

Which  tendeth  to  the  fear  of  Thee. 

20  39  Turn  Thou  away  my  feared  reproach, 

Because  Thy  judgments  all  are  good. 
40  Lo,  for  Thy  precepts  I  have  longed  ; 
Revive  me  in  Thy  rectitude. 


21  41  Jehovah,  let  Thy  mercies  come, 

Salvation  promised  me  afford, 
42  So  1  my  sland'rer  shall  refute. 

Because  I  trust  upon  Thy  word. 

22  43  Take  not  Thy  truth's  word  from  my 

mouth, 
For  on  Thy  judgments  I  depend. 
44  So  shall  I  keep  Thy  holy  law 
For  evermore,  unto  the  end. 

23  45  And  I  shall  walk  at  liberty, 

Because  I  do  Thy  precepts  seek. 
46  And  unashamed,  before  great  kings, 
I  '11  of  Thy  testimonies  speak. 

24  47  In  Thy  commandments  loved,  I  '11  joy; 
48      To   Thy   commands,  which    I  love 

still, 
I  will  lift  up  my  hands,  and  on 
Thy  statutes  meditate  I  will. 

PART   VII. 

25  49  Thy  word  unto  Thy  servant  given 

Recall ;    Thou   madst   me   hope  in 
Thee. 


278  PSALM   CXIX.      L,  M. 

50  This  is  my  comfort  in  distress, 

Because  Thy  word  has  quickened  me. 

26  51  The  proud  did  greatly  me  deride, 

Yet  from  Thy  law  1  've  not  declined. 

52  Thy  judgments,  LORD,  which  are  of 

I  do  recall,  and  comfort  find,     [old, 

27  53  Hot  indignation  hath  me  seized. 

Because  ill  men  Thy  law  forsake. 
54  But  in  my  house  of  pilgrimage 

Thy  statutes  for  my  songs  I  take. 

2855  Thy  name,  Jehovah,  in  the  night 

I  've  borne  in  mind,  and  kept  Thy 
56  This  I  have  had  appointed  me,     [law. 
For  I  Thy  precepts  kept  with  awe. 


PART   VIII. 

29  57  Jehovah  my  sure  portion  is  ; 

I  said  that  I  will  keep  Thy  word. 
58  I  sought  Thy  face  with  my  whole  heart; 
Thy  promised  grace  to  me  afford. 

30  59  I  viewed  my  ways  and  turned  my  feet 

Into  Thy  testimonies'  way. 
60  I  hastened  Thy  commands  to  keep, 
And  made  not  any  more  delay. 

31  61  The  wicked's  cords  environed  me 

But  I  Thy  law  to  mind  recall. 
62  I  '11  rise  at  midnight  Thee  to  praise. 
Because  of  Thy  just  judgments  all. 

3263  To  all  who  fear  Thee  I  'm  a  friend. 
To  those  Thy  precepts  who  obey. 
64  Jehovah,  earth  Thy  mercy  fills  ; 

Instruct  me  in  Thy  statutes'  way. 


PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M.  279 


33  65  O  LORD,  according  to  Thy  word 

Thou  didst  Thy  servant  favor  give  ; 
66  Good   judgment   me  and    knowledge 
teach, 
For  Thy  commandments  I  believe, 

34  67  Before  affliction  came  I  strayed  ; 

But  now  I  do  Thy  word  obey. 
68  Thou  art  good,  and  Thou  doest  good, 
Teach  me  Thy  statutes'  perfect  way. 

35  6g  The  proud  against  me  forged  a  lie  ; 

I  '11  keep  Thy  precepts  with  whole 
heart. 
70  Their  heart  is  fat  and  worldly  grown  ; 
Thy  law  to  me  doth  joy  impart. 

36  71  I  was  afflicted  for  my  good. 

That  I  might  learn  Thy  statutes  sure; 
72  Thy   mouth's  law  I   'hove  thousands 
prize 
Of  silver  and  of  gold  most  pure. 


PART   X. 

37  73  Thy  hands  did  make  and  fashion  me  ; 

To  learn  all  Thy  commands   make 
wise. 
74  Thy  fearers  shall  me  see  and  joy, 
For  on  Thy  word  my  hope  relies. 

38  75  Jehovah,  right  Thy  judgments  are 

I  know  ;  Thou  justly  chast'nest  me  ; 
76  As  Thy  word  to  Thy  servant  came, 
O  let  Thy  grace  my  comfort  be. 


28o  PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M. 

39  77  Thy  mercies  send  to  me,  I  '11  live ; 

Thy  law  to  me  gives  pleasure  great. 
78  The  proud  shame,   who  by  lies   me 
wrong ; 
I  '11  in  Thy  precepts  meditate. 

40  79  Let  them  that  fear  Thee  turn  to  me, 

And  know  Thy  testimonies  all. 
80  Sound  in  Thy  statutes  make  my  heart, 
That  shame  may  not  upon  me  fall. 


41  81  My  soul  for  Thy  salvation  faints, 
But  I  upon  Thy  word  believe  ; 
82  Mine  eyes  fail  for  Thy  word,  I  say  : 
O  when  wilt  Thou  me  comfort  give? 

4283  I  'm  like  a  bottle  in  the  smoke  ; 
Thy  statutes  I  do  not  forget. 
84  How  long  Thy  servant's  days?  O  when 
Wilt  Thou  judge  those  who  me  beset? 

4385  For  me  the  proud  have  opened  pits, 
They  after  Thy  law  will  not  do. 
86  All  Thy  commandments  faithful  are  ; 
Help  me,  whom  falsely  they  pAsue. 

44  87  They  me  almost  consumed  on  earth, 

Yet  I  to  all  Thy  precepts  clave. 
88  In  Thy  grace  quicken  me,  I  'II  keep 
The  testimony  Thy  mouth  gave. 

PART  XII. 

45  89  Thy  word,  Jehovah,  settled  is 

In  heaven  for  ever  to  endure  ; 
90  Thy  faithfulness  is  to  each  age  ; 

Earth  fixed  by  Thee  abideth  sure. 


PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M.  281 

46  91  By  Thy  decrees  they  stand  this  day, 

For  all  things  serve  Thee  evermore. 
92  Had  I  not  loved  Thy  law,  I  should 
Have  perished  in  affliction  sore. 

47  93  Thy  precepts  I  will  ne'er  forg:et, 

For  Thou  didst  quicken  me  thereby. 
94  O  save  Thou  me,  for  I  am  Thine, 
Because  Thy  precepts  sought  have  I. 

48  95  The  wicked  watched  to  ruin  me  ; 

Thy  testimonies  shall  me  lead. 
96  Of  all  perfection  bounds  I  've  seen, 
But    Thy  commands    all    bounds 
exceed. 


49  97  O  how  I  love  Thy  law  !  it  is 

My  meditation  all  the  day  ; 
98  More  wise  than   foes  by  Thy  com- 
mands 
I  'm  made  ;  they  ever  with  me  stay. 

50  99  I  know  more  than  my  teachers  all ; 

My  thought  Thy  testimonies  are  ; 
100  Than  old  men  more  I  understand, 

For  I  Thy  precepts  kept  with  care. 

51  loi  From  each  ill  way  I  kept  my  feet, 

That  so  I  might  Thy  word  obey  ; 
102  I  from  Thy  judgments  did  not  swerve, 
Because  Thou  guidest  all  my  way. 

52  103  How  sweet  Thy  sayings  to  my  taste  ! 

Than   honey  to   my  mouth   more 

sweet  ; 
104  I  from  Thy  precepts  wisdom  learn, 
And  therefore  every  false  way  hate. 


282  PSALM    CXIX.       L.   M. 


53  los  Thy  word  is  to  my  feet  a  lamp, 

A  shining  light  to  show  my  way  ; 
io6  I'  ve  sworn, and  will  perform  my  oath, 
Thy  righteous  judgments  to  obey. 

54  107  I  'm  sore  distressed  ;  Jehovah,  me 

According  to  Thy  word  restore. 
108  Accept    my    mouth's    free    off'ring, 
LORD, 
Thy  judgments  teach  me  to  adore. 

55  109  My  soul  is  ever  in  my  hand. 

Yet  I  Thy  law  do  not  forget ; 
no  Nor  from  Thy  precepts  did  I  stray, 
When  snares  for  me  the  wicked  set. 

56  III  Thy  testimonies,  my  heart's  joy. 

An  endless  heritage  I  find  ; 
112  To  do  Thy  statutes  to  the  end 
My  heart  I  ever  have  inclined. 


57  113  All  those  that  are  of  double  mind 

I  hate  ;  but  love  Thy  law  do  1 . 
114  Thou  art  my  hiding  place  and  shield; 
1  do  upon  Thy  word  rely. 

58  115  Ye  evil  doers,  hence  from  me, 

My  God's  commands  I  will  obey ; 
116  That  I  may  live  in  hope  not  shamed, 
According  to  Thy  word  me  stay. 

59  117  Uphold  me,  and  I  shall  be  safe, 

And  to  Thy  statutes  look  alway  ; 
118  Who  leave  Thy  statutes  Thou  dost 
scorn, 
For  their  deceit  is  falsehood's  stay. 


PSALM  CXIX.      L.  M.  283 

60  119  Earth's  wicked  Thou  putt'st  off  as 
dross ; 
Thy  testimonies  I  hold  dear ; 
120  My  flesh  doth  tremble,  dreading  Thee, 
And  I  Thy  judgments  greatly  fear. 


61  121  To  my  oppressors  leave  me  not ; 

I  justice  do  and  righteousness  ; 
122  For  good  Thy  servant's  surety  be, 

And  let  not  proud  ones  me  oppress. 

62  123  Mine  eyes  for  Thy  salvation  fail, 

And  for  Thy  word  of  equity. 
124  In  mercy  with  Thy  servant  deal; 

And  all  Thy  statutes  teach  to  me. 

63  125  I  am  Thy  servant ;  wisdom  give 

Thy  testimonies  all  to  know  ; 
126  Jehovah,  it  is  time  to  work, 

For  men  Thy  law  abolish  now. 

64  127  I  therefore  Thy  commandments  love 

Above  all  gold,  yea,  finest  gold  ; 
128  And  all  Thy  precepts  right  esteem. 
And  each  false  way  in  hatred  hold. 


PART  XVII. 

65  129  Thy  testimonies  wondrous  are  ; 

For  this   my   soul  to   them    gives 
heed. 
130  The  op'ningof  Thy  words  gives  light, 
And  makes  the  simple  wise  indeed. 

66  131  With  open  mouth  I  pant ;  I  long 

For    Thy    commands    all     things 
above. 


284  PSALM   CXIX.      L.  M. 

132  Turn  unto  me  and  gracious  be, 

As  due  to  all  Thy  Name  that  love. 

67  133  My  steps  establish  in  Thy  word, 

Let  no  iniquity  me  sway. 
134  From  man's  oppression  me  redeem  • 
And  I  Thy  precepts  will  obey. 

68  135  Thy  face  let  on  Thy  servant  shine, 

And  me  to  know  Thy  statutes  make. 
136  In  floods  the  tears  run  down  mine 
eyes 
Because  that  men  Thy  law  do  break. 

PART  XVIII. 

69  137  Thou,  O  Jehovah,  righteous  art. 

And  in  Thy  judgments  Thou  art 

138  Thy  testimonies  righteously        [just. 

Appointed  are,  and  claim  my  trust. 

70  139  My  zeal  consumeth  me,  because 

Mine  enemies  Thy  words  forget ; 
140  Thy  word  is  very  pure  ;  on  it 

Thy  servant's  love  is  therefore  set. 

71  141  Though  I  am  little  and  despised. 

My  soul  Thy  precepts  yet  retains  ; 
142  Thy  righteousness  for  ever  lasts  ; 
Thy  law  eternal  truth  remains. 

72  143  Distress  and  anguish  on  me  seize  ; 

Yet  Thy  commands  me  solace  give; 
144  Thy  testimonies  righteous  are  ; 

O  make  me  wise,  that  I  may  live. 

PART   XIX. 

73  145  To  Thee  with  all  my  heart  I  call ; 

LORD,    hear ;    Thy   statutes  I  '11 
obey  ; 


PSALM   CXIX.      L    M.  285 

146  To  Thee  I  call  ;  save  me,  and  I 

Will  keep  Thy  testimonies'  way. 

74  147  I  rise  before  the  dawn  to  pray, 

And  for  Thy  word  devoutly  wait. 
148  Mine  eyes  anticipate  night's  watch, 
Upon  Thy  word  to  meditate. 

75  149  In  grace  my  voice  hear ;  quicken  me, 

Jehovah,  in  Thy  judgment's  way. 

150  Near  me  are  those  that  crime  pursue, 

That  from  Thy  law  go  far  astray. 

76  151  But,  O  Jehovah,  Thou  art  near ; 

All  Thy  commands  are  truth  alway. 
152  Long  from  Thy  testimonies  known 
Have  I,  Thou  didst  them  found  for 
aye. 


77  153  See  mine  affliction,  and  me  save  ; 

Thy  law^  is  in  my  memory  ; 
154  Plead  Thou   my  cause   and   me   re- 
deem ;  [me. 
As  Thou  hast  promised,  quicken 

78  155  Salvation  is  from  sinners  far, 

Who  for  Thy  statutes  do  not  strive. 
156  Jehovah,  great  Thy  mercies  are, 

By  Thine  own  judgments  me  re- 
vive. 


79  157  Foes  many  me  pursue  ;  yet  I 

Ne'er  from  Thy  testimonies  swerve, 
158  The  faithless  I  beheld,  and  grieved, 
For  they  Thy  word  do  not  observe. 


286  PSALM   CXIX.     L.  M. 

80  159  Behold  how  I  Thy  precepts  love  ; 

In  love,  Jehovah,  quicken  me. 
160  The  substance  of  Thy  word  is  truth, 
Thy  judgments  just  eternally, 

PART   XXI. 

81  161  Without  cause  princes  me  pursued ; 

Thy  words  with  awe  do   fill  my 
mind  ; 
162  And  yet  I  in  Thy  word  rejoice, 

As  they  who  store  of  riches  find. 

82  163  I  falsehood  hate  and  do  abhor. 

But  dearly  love  Thy  law  always. 
164  And  for  Thy  righteous  judgments  I 
Do  seven  times  a  day  Thee  praise. 

83  165  Great  peace  have  they  who  love  Thy 

law ; 
No  stumbling-stone  is  in  their  way. 
166  I  hope  for  Thy  salvation,  LORD, 
And  Thy  commandments  I  obey. 

84  167  My  soul  Thy  testimonies  keeps. 

And  greatly  love  them  all  do  I. 
168  Thy  precepts,  testimonies,  too, 

I  keep ;  my  ways  before  Thee  lie. 

PART  XXII. 

85  169  Jehovah,  let  my  cry  reach  Thee  ; 

And  by  Thy  word  me  wisdom  give; 
170  Let  my  request  before  Thee  come ; 

As  Thou  hast  promised,  make  me 
live. 

86  171  My  lips  pour  forth  a  song  of  praise, 

For  Thou  Thy  statutes  teachest  me. 


PSALM   CXX.  287 

172  O  let  my  tongue  sing-  of  Thy  word, 
For  Thy  commands  are  verity. 

87  173  O  help  me  by  Thy  mighty  hand  ; 

For  I  Thy  precepts  made  my  choice, 
174  I  long  for  Thy  salvation,  LORD, 
And  greatly  in  Thy  law  rejoice. 

88  175  My  soul  shall  live  and  Thee  extol, 

Thy  judgments  surely  aid  me  yet ; 

176  A  stray  sheep,  lost,  Thy  servant  seek ; 

For  Thy  commands  I  '11  not  forget. 

Psalm  CXX.     C.  M. 

1  IN  grief  I  to  Jehovah  cried, 

1  And  He  gave  ear  to  me. 

2  From  lying  lips  and  guileful  tongue, 

My  soul,  Jehovah,  free. 

2  3  What  shall  be  given  Thee?  what  more 

Be  done  to  thee,  false  tongue  ? 
4  With  burning  coals  of  juniper, 
Sharp  arrows  of  the  strong. 

3  5  Alas !  that  I  in  Meshech  am 

A  sojourner  so  long  ; 
That  I  among  the  tents  do  dwell 
To  Kedar  that  belong. 

4  6  My  soul  with  him  that  hateth  peace 

Hath  long  a  dweller  been. 
I  am  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak, 
For  battle  they  are  keen. 

Psalm  CXXI.    C.  M. 

1     T  TO  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes, 

1  From  whence  doth  come  mine  aid, 

2  My  safety  cometh  from  the  LORD, 

Who  heaven  and  earth  hath  made. 


288  PSALM    CXXII. 


3  Thy  foot  He  '11  not  let  slide,  nor  will 

He  slumber  that  thee  keeps. 

4  Behold,  He  that  keeps  Israel, 

He  slumbers  not,  nor  sleeps. 

5  The   LORD   thee   keeps,   the   LORD 

thy  shade 
On  thy  right  hand  doth  stay ; 

6  The    moon   by   night    thee   shall   not 

Nor  yet  the  sun  by  day.  [smite, 

7  The  LORD  shall  keep  thy  soul;  He 

Preserve  thee  from  all  ill,  [shall 

8  Henceforth  thy  going  out  and  in 

The  LORD  keep  ever  will. 


Psalm  CXXII.    C.  M. 

1  "I  JOYED,  when  unto  me  they  said: 
1       Let  us  together  go 

Into  Jehovah's  holy  house. 
His  meeting  place  below. 

2  2  Jerusalem,  within  thy  gates 

Our  feet  shall  stand  ;  thou  art, 
3  Jerusalem,  a  city  fair, 
Compact  in  every  part. 

3  4  Unto  that  place  the  tribes  go  up, 

A  testimony  there 
To  Israel,  before  the  LORD 
His  chosen  tribes  appear 

4  To  thank  Jehovah's  gracious  Name 

In  loud  and  grateful  tones  : 
5  For  there  are  seats  for  judgment  set, 
The  house  of  David's  thrones. 

5  6  Pray  that  Jerusalem  may  have 

Peace  and  felicity : 


PSALM  CXXII.  289 

Let  them  that  love  thee  and  thy  peace 
Have  still  prosperity. 

6  7  Therefore  I  wish  that  peace  may  still 

Within  thy  walls  remain, 
And  ever  may  thy  palaces 
Prosperity  retain. 

7  8  Now,  for  my   friends  and   brethren's 

Peace  be  in  thee,  I  '11  say.  [sake, 

9  And  for  our  God  Jehovah's  house, 
I  '11  seek  thy  good  alway. 


Psalm  CXXII.    6s  and  4s. 

GLAD  was  I  when  to  me, 
Jehovah's  house  to  see. 

Let  us  go  near, 
They  said,  with  Him  to  meet. 

2  Jerus'lem,  now  our  feet 
Shall  stand  within  thy  street, 

Thy  gates  so  dear. 

3  Jerusalem,  by  none 
Surpassed,  is  built  in  one, 

A  city  great. 

4  The  tribes  assemble  here, 
Jehovah's  tribes  come  near. 
To  testimony  dear 

To  Isr'el's  State. 

Thanks  ever  they  proclaim 
Unto  Jehovah's  Name  ; 

5  For  there  are  set 

The  thrones  of  judgment  right^ 
The  royal  thrones  of  might. 
Which  David's  house  delight, 
Exalted  yet. 


290  PSALM   CXXIII. 

4  6  Pray  for  Jerus'lem's  peace, 

Thy  lovers  ne'er  shall  cease 

To  prosper  well. 
?  Peace  be  within  thy  walls, 
And  in  thy  palace  halls, 
Whatever  thee  befalls. 

Let  quiet  dwell. 

5  8  For  brethren's  sake  I  pray, 

And  for  my  friends  I  'II  say, 

Peace  with  thee  be. 

9  Thy  good  then  seek  will  I  ; 

For  our  God's  house  is  nigh. 

And  there  Jehovah  high 

Doth  dwell  in  thee. 


Psalm   CXXIII.     C.  M. 

1  i\  THOU  that  dwellest  in  the  heavens, 
\J  I  lift  mine  eyes  to  Thee. 

2  Behold,  as  servants'  eyes  do  look 
Their  master's  hand  to  see, 

2  As  handmaid's  eyes  her  mistress"  hand, 

So  do  our  eyes  attend 
Upon  the  LORD  our  God,  until 
lo  us  He  mercy  send. 

3  3  Jehovah,  gracious  be  to  us, 

To  us  now  gracious  be  ; 
Because  replenished  with  contempt 
Exceedingly  are  we. 

4  4  Our  soul  is  filled  with  scorn  of  those 

That  at  their  ease  abide. 
And  with  the  insolent  contempt 
Of  those  that  swell  in  pride. 


PSALM   CXXIV,  291 

Psalm  CXXIV.    C.  M. 

1  0  AD  not  Jehovah  been  for  us, 
11    May  Israel  now  say  : 

2  Had  not  Jehovah  been  for  us 
When  men  rose  us  to  slay  ; 

2  3  Alive  they  had  us  swallowed,  when 

Their  wrath  'gainst  us  did  flame  ; 
4  Waters  had  whelmed  us  then  ;  our  soul 
Had  sunk  beneath  the  stream. 

3  5  Then  had  the  waters  swelling  high 

Above  our  soul  made  way. 
6  Blessed  be  the  LORD,  who  to  their 
Us  gave  not  for  a  prey.  [teeth 

4  7  Our  soul  escaped  is  as  a  bird 

Out  of  the  fowler's  snare  ; 
The  snare  asunder  broken  is, 
And  we  escaped  are. 

5  8  Our  sure  and  all-sufficient  help 

Is  in  Jehovah's  Name  ; 
His  Name  who  did  the  heaven  create, 
And  who  the  earth  did  frame. 


Psalm  CXXIV.    4s  and  6s,  or  los. 


N 


OW  Israel 

May  say,  and  that  truly, 
If  that  the  LORD 

Had  not  our  right  maintained, 
If  that  the  LORD 

Had  not  our   ause  sustained, 
When  cruel  men 

Who  us  desired  to  slay 
Rose  up  in  wrath 

To  make  of  us  their  prey ; 


92  PSALM    CXXV. 

i     3  Then  certainly 

They  had  devoured  us  all, 
And  swallowed  quick, 

For  aught  that  we  could  deem  ; 
Such  was  their  rage, 

As  we  might  well  esteem. 
4  And  as  fierce  floods 

Before  them  all  things  drown, 
So  had  they  brought 

Our  soul  to  death  quite  down. 

B     5  The  raging  streams, 

With  their  proud  swelling  waves, 
Had  then  our  soul 

O'erwhelmed  within  the  deep. 
6  Blessed  be  the  LORD, 

Who  doth  us  safely  keep, 
And  gave  us  not 

A  living  prey  to  be 
Unto  their  teeth 

And  bloody  cruelty. 

4      7  Even  as  a  bird 

Out  of  the  fowler's  snare 
Escapes  away, 

So  is  our  soul  set  free  ; 
Rent  is  their  net, 

And  thus  escaped  are  we. 
8  Therefore  our  help 

Is  in  Jehovah's  Name, 
Who  heaven  and  earth 

By  His  great  power  did  frame. 

Psalm  CXXV.     CM. 

1      q^HEY  who  Jehovah  firmly  trust 
1     Shall  be  like  Zion  hill,  ' 
Which  at  no  time  can  be  removed, 
But  stand  for  ever  will. 


PSALM   CXXVI.  293 

2  2  As  round  about  Jerusalem 

The  mountains  stand  alway, 
Jehovah  round  His  people  is, 
From  henceforth  and  for  aye. 

3  3  For  ill  men's  rod  upon  the  lot 

Of  just  men  shall  not  lie  ; 
Lest  righteous  men  stretch  forth  their 
To  work  iniquity.  [hands 

4  4  Do  Thou,  Jehovah,  to  the  good 

Thy  goodness  novi^  impart  ; 
And  also  do  Thou  good  to  them 
Who  upright  are  in  heart. 

5  5  But  as  for  such  as  turn  aside 

In  their  own  crooked  way. 
The   LORD  with   ill   men  shall  lead 
On  Isr'el  peace  shall  stay.        [forth  ; 


Psalm  CXXVI.     C.  M. 

WHEN  Zion's  bonds  the   LORD  re- 
moved, 
As  men  that  dreamed  were  we. 

2  Then    filled    with   laughter   was   our 

Our  tongue  with  melody,      [mouth, 

Jehovah,  they  'mong  nations  said. 
Great  things  for  them  hath  wrought. 

3  Jehovah  did  great  things  for  us, 

Whence  joy  to  us  is  brought. 

4  As  streams  of  water  in  the  south, 

Our  bondage,  LORD,  recall. 

5  Who  sow  in  tears,  a  reaping  time 

Of  joy  enjoy  they  shall. 


294  PSALM   CXXVII. 

4      6  The  man  who,  bearing-  precious  seed, 
In  going  forth  doth  mourn, 
He     doubtless,     bringing     back     his 
Rejoicing  shall  return.         [sheaves, 

Psalm  CXXVII.    C.  M. 

1  pXCEPT  Jehovah  build  the  house, 
Cj  The  builders  lose  their  pain  ; 

Except  the  LORD  the  city  keep. 
The  watchmen  watch  in  vain. 

2  2  'Tis  vain  for  you  to  rise  betimes, 

Or  late  from  rest  to  keep. 
To  feed  on  sorrows'  bread  ;  so  gives 
He  His  beloved  ones  sleep. 

3  3  Lo,  children,  the  LORD'S  heritage, 

Our  offspring,  His  reward. 
4  The  sons  of  youth  as  arrows  are, 
For  strong  men's  hands  prepared. 

4  5  O  happy  is  the  man  that  hath 

His  quiver  filled  with  those; 

For  unashamed  they  in  the  gate 

Shall  speak  unto  their  foes. 

Psalm  CXXVIII.    CM. 

1  "DLEST    is    each    one    that  fears   the 
D         LORD, 

And  walketh  in  His  ways  ; 

2  For  of  thy  labor  thou  shalt  eat, 

And  prosper  all  thy  days, 

2  3  Thy  wife  shall  as  a  fruitful  vine 

By  thy  house'  sides  be  found  ; 
Thy  children  like  to  olive-plants 
Thy  table  shall  surround. 


PSALM  CXXVIII.  295 

3  4  Lo,  he  that  doth  Jehovah  fear 

Thus  blessed  shall  ever  be. 

5  Jehovah  shall  from  Zion  give 

His  blessing-  unto  thee  ; 

4  Thou  shalt  Jerus'Iem's  good  behold 

Whilst  thou  on  earth  dost  dwell. 

6  Thou  shalt  thy  children's  children  see, 

And  peace  on  Israel. 


Psalm  CXXVIII.    8s  and  7s. 

BLEST  the  man  v^^ho  fears  Jehovah, 
Walking  ever  in  His  ways  ; 

2  Thou  shalt  eat  of  thy  hands'  labor, 

And  be  happy  all  thy  days. 

3  Like  a  vine  in  fruit  abounding, 

In  thy  house  thy  wife  is  found  ; 
And  like  olive-plants  thy  children 
Compassing  thy  table  round. 

4  Lo,  on  him  that  fears  Jehovah, 

Shall  this  blessedness  attend  ; 

5  Thus  Jehovah,  out  of  Zion, 

Shall  to  thee  His  blessing  send. 

Thou  shalt  see  Jerus'lem  prosper, 
Long  as  thou  on  earth  shalt  dwell ; 

6  Thou  shalt  see  thy  children's  children 

And  the  peace  of  Israel. 

Psalm  CXXIX.     C.  M. 

OFT  did  they  vex  me  from  my  youth, 
May  Isr'el  now  declare  ; 
2  Oft  did  they  vex  me  from  my  youth 
Yet  not  victorious  were. 


296  PSALM   CXXX. 

2  3  The    ploughers  ploughed    upon    my 

back ; 
They  long  their  furrows  drew  ; 
4  Jehovah  righteous  is,  who  did 
The  wicked's  cords  cut  through. 

3  5  Let  Zion's  haters  be  turned  back, 

And  in  confusion  thrown  ; 
6  As  grass  on  housetops  let  them  be, 
Which  fades  ere  it  be  grown  ; 

4  7  Whereof  enough  to  fill  his  hand 

The  mower  cannot  find  ; 
Nor  can  the  man  his  bosom  fill 
Whose  work  is  sheaves  to  bind. 

5  8  Nor  say  the  passers-by,  On  you 

Jehovah's  blessing  rest ; 

We  in  Jehovah's  holy  name 

Do  wish  you  to  be  blest. 


Psalm  CXXX.     C.  M. 

10RD,  from  the  depths  to  Thee  I  cried 
^  2  My  voice,  Lord,  do  Thou  heart 
And  to  my  supplication's  voice 
Give  an  attentive  ear. 

3  Lord,   who   shall   stand,  if   Thou,    O 

Shouldst  mark  iniquity  ?       [LORD, 

4  But  yet  with  Thee  forgiveness  is, 

That  feared  Thou  mayest  be. 

5  I  wait,  my  soul  waits  on  the  LORD, 

My  hope  is  in  His  word. 

6  More  than  they  that  for  morning  watch, 

My  soul  waits  for  the  Lord  ; 

Yea,  even  more  than  they  that  watch 
The  morning  light  to  see. 


PSALM  CXXXI.  297 

7  Let  Isr'el  trust  the  LORD,  for  with 

The  LORD  sure  mercies  be  ; 

And  plenteous  redemption  is 
For  ever  found  with  Him. 

8  And  from  all  his  iniquities 

He  Isr'el  shall  redeem. 


Psalm  CXXX.     L.  U. 

1  CROM  depths  I  on  Jehovah  call 

1  2  Jehovah,  hearken  to  my  prayer; 
Let  me  not  unregarded  sink 
In  the  deep  waters  of  despair ! 

2  3  If  Thou,  LORD,  shouldst  transg^res- 

sion  mark. 
Who  shall,  O  Lord,  from  guilt  be 

cleared  ? 
4  Forgiveness  is  with  Thee  alone, 

To  the  intent  Thou  maystbe  feared. 

3  5  I  wait,  my  soul  waits  for  the  LORD — 

By  hope  in  His  own  word  upborne — 
6  Waits  for  the  coming  of  the  Lord, 
As  weary  watchers  for  the  morn. 

4  7  Hope  in  the  Lord,  O  Israel  ! 

For     with     the     LORD     is     grace 
supreme, 
8  And  plenteous  redemption  too. 
He  Isr'el  will  from  sins  redeem. 


Psalm  CXXXI.     CM. 

heart,  Jehovah,  is  not  proud, 
"ine  eyes  not  lofty  be  ; 
Nor  do  I  deal  in  matters  great. 
Or  things  too  high  for  me. 


Ar„' 


298  PSALM   CXXXII. 

2  2  I  surely  have  myself  behaved 

With  spirit  calm  and  mild, 
As  child  of  mother  weaned ;  my  soul 
Is  like  a  weaned  child. 

3  3  Upon  Jehovah  let  the  hope 

Of  Israel  rely, 
Even  from  the  time  that  present  is 
To  all  eternity. 


M 


Psalm  CXXXI.    6s  and  4s. 

Y  heart  's  not  haughty,  LORD, 

Nor  proud  mine  eyes  ; 
Nor  do  I  seek  myself 

To  exercise 
In  matters  great  that  be, 

Or  things  too  high  for  me, 

2  At  rest  assuredly 

My  stilled  soul  lies, 

Like  weaned  child  that  rests 

On  mother's  knee, 
So  rests,  like  weaned  child. 

My  soul  in  me. 

3  O  Israel,  trust  thou 
Upon  Jehovah  now. 
From  this  time  forth  unto 

Eternity. 

Psalm  CXXXII.    C.  M. 

DAVID,  and  his  afflictions  all, 
Jehovah,    think    upon  ; 

2  How    to   the   LORD  he  sware,   and 

To  Jacob's  Mighty  One.  [vowed 

3  I  will  not  come  within  my  house, 

Nor  rest  in  bed  at  all ; 

4  Nor  shall  mine  eyes  take  any  sleep, 

Nor  eyelids  slumber  shall ; 


PSALM  CXXXII.  299 

3  5  Till  for  Jehovah  I  do  find 

A  place  that  He  will  own, 
A  place  of  habitation  meet 
For  Jacob's  Mighty  One. 

4  6  Lo,  at  the  place  of  Ephratah, 

Of  it  we  understood  ; 
And  we  did  find  it  in  the  fields 
And  city  of  the  wood. 

5  7  We  '11  to  His  tabernacles  go, 

And  at  His  footstool  bow. 
8  Arise,  Jehovah,  to  Thy  rest, 

Thine  ark  of  strength  and  Thou. 

6  9  O  let  Thy  priests  appareled  be 

With  truth  and  righteousness ; 
And  let  all  those  that  are  Thy  saints 
Shout  forth  for  joyfulness. 

7  10  For  Thine  own  servant  David's  sake^ 

Do  not  deny  Thy  grace  ; 
Nor  of  Thine  own  anointed  one 
Turn  Thou  away  the  face. 

8.  II  The  LORD  in  truth  to  David  sware. 
He  will  not  turn  from  it ; 
I  of  thy  body's  fruit  will  make 
Upon  thy  throne  to  sit. 

9  12  My  cov'nant,  if  thy  sons  will  keep, 

And  laws  to  them  made  known, 
Their  children  then  shall  also  sit 
For  ever  on  thy  throne. 

10  13  For  Zion  is  Jehovah's  choice  ; 

There  He  desires  to  dwell. 
14  This  is  my  rest,  here  still  I  '11  stay  ; 
For  I  do  like  it  well. 


300  PSALM  CXXXIII. 

1 1  15  Her  food  I  '11  greatly  bless  ;  her  poor 

With  bread  will  satisfy. 
16  Her  priests  I  '11  clothe  with  health,  her 
Shall  shout  aloud  for  joy.        [saints 

12  17  And  there  will  I  make  David's  horn 

To  bud  forth  pleasantly  ; 

For  him  that  Mine  anointed  is 

A  lamp  ordained  have  I. 

13  18  As  with  a  garment  I  will  clothe 

With  shame  his  en'mies  all  ; 
But  yet  the  crown  that  he  doth  wear 
Upon  him  flourish  shall. 


Psalm  CXXXIII.    C.  M. 

BEHOLD  how  good  a  thing  it  is, 
And  how  becoming  well, 
Together  such  as  brethren  are 
In  unity  to  dwell  ! 

2  Like  precious  ointment  on  the  head, 

That  down  the  beard  did  flow, 
Even  Aaron's  beard,  and  to  the  skirts 
Did  of  his  garments  go. 

3  As  Hermon's  dew,  the  dew  that  doth 

On  Zion  hills  descend  ; 
Jehovah  blessing  there  commands, 
Life  that  shall  never  end. 


Psalm  CXXXIII.     7s  and  6s. 

BEHOLD  how  good  and  pleasant. 
And  how  becoming  well, 
Where  brethren  all  united, 
In  peace  together  dwell. 


PSALM   CXXXIV.  301 

2  'T  is  like  the  precious  ointment 

That  on  the  head  did  flow, 
Which  down  the  beard  of  Aaron, 
Did  o'er  his  vesture  go. 

3  Like  dews  which  on  Mount  Hermon 

And  Zion  hills  descend  ; 
The  LORD  commands  the  blessing, 
Life  that  shall  never  end. 


Psalm  CXXXIV.     C.  M. 

BEHOLD.  Jehovah  bless,  all  who 
Jehovah's  servants  are  ; 
Who  in  Jehovah's  temple  stand, 
And  praise  Him  nightly  there. 

2  Your  hands  in  holiness  lift  up 

And  bless  Jehovah's  Name. 

3  From  Zion  thee  Jehovah  bless. 

Who  heaven  and  earth  did  frame. 


Psalm   CXXXIV.    8,  7,  4. 

LO,  do  ye  ascribe  due  blessing 
To  Jehovah  in  accord, 
All  of  you  who  faithful  service 

To  Jehovah  do  afford, 
Standing  nightly 

In  the  dwelling  of  the  LORD. 

2  To  His  holy  place  of  dwelling 

Let  your  hands  be  stretched  forth. 
Bless  the  LORD.     Jehovah  blessing 
Give  to  thee,  of  priceless  worth, 

3  Out  of  Zion  ; 

He  that  made  the  heaven  and  earth. 


302  PSALM   CXXXV. 

Psalm  CXXXV.    C.  M. 


0 


PRAISE  the  LORD.     Do  ye  unto 
Jehovah's  Name  give  praise  ; 
Jehovah's  servants,  unto  Him 
Your  alleluias  raise. 


2     2  Ye  that  within  Jehovah's  house 
Do  stand  and  make  abode 
Within  the  courts  belonging  to 
The  temple  of  our  God, 

S     3  Praise  ye  the   LORD  ;  the  LORD  is 
And  do  ye  praises  sing  [good; 

To  His  most  holy  Name,  because 
It  is  a  pleasant  thing. 

4  4  The  LORD  of  Jacob  for  Himself 

A  final  choice  did  make, 
For  His  peculiar  treasure  He 
Did  Isr'el  also  take. 

5  5  Because  I  know  assuredly 

Jehovah  's  very  great, 
And  that  our  Lord  above  all  gods 
In  glory  hath  His  seat. 

6  6  What  thing  soe'er  Jehovah  pleased 

That  in  the  heavens  did  He, 
And  in  the  earth,  the  seas,  and  all 
The  places  deep  that  be. 

7  7  He  from  the  ends  of  earth  doth  make 

The  vapors  to  ascend  ; 
For   rain    He    lightnings   makes,  and 
Doth  from  His  treasures  send,  [wind 

8  S  Egypt's  first  born,  from  man  to  beast 
9      Who  smote.     Strange  tokens  He 

On  Phar'oh  and  his  servants  sent, 
Egypt,  in  midst  of  thee. 


i'SALM   CXXXV.  303 

0     10  He  smote   great   nations,    slew  great 
II      Sihon,  the  Am'rite  king,         [icings; 
And  Og  of  Baslian,  and  to  nouglit 
Did  Canaan's  Icingdoms  bring  ; 

10  12  And  for  a  wealthy  heritage 

Their  pleasant  land  He  gave, 
A  heritage  which  Israel, 

His  chosen  folk,  should  have. 

11 13  Thy  Name,  Jehovah,  ever  is  ; 
And  Thy  memorial, 
Jehovah,  shall  continued  be 
To  generations  all. 

12  14  Because  Jehovah  govern  will 
His  people  righteously  ; 
Concerning  those  that  do  Him  serve 
Himself  repent  will  He. 

13 15  The  nations'  gods  are  made  by  men, 
They  silver  are  and  gold  ; 
16  Mouths   have   they,    but  they  do  not 
speak ; 
Their  eyes  can  nought  behold., 

14-  x?  Ears  have  they,  but  they  do  not  hear ; 
Their  mouths  no  breath  receive. 
18  Their  makers  like  them  are  ;  and  all 
Who  do  in  them  believe. 

15  19  Bless  ye  Jehovah,  Isr'el's  house  ; 

The  LORD  bless,  Aaron's  race  ; 
20  The  LORD  bless,  Levi's  tribe;  who  fear 
The   LORD,   the   LORD'S    Name 
bless. 

16  21  Trom  Zion,  His  own  holy  hill. 

Blessed  let  Jehovah  be. 
Who  dwelleth  at  Jerusalem, 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 


304  PSALM  CXXXVI. 

Psalm  CXXXVI.    8s  and  7s. 

1  TEHOVAH  praise,  for  gfood  is  He  ; 
J      For  mercy  hath  He  ever. 

2  Thanks  to  the  God  of  gods  give  ye ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

2  3  Thanks  give  the  Lord  of  lords  unto  ; 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
4  Who  only  wonders  great  can  do  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

3  5  Who  by   His  wisdom  made  heavens 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ;  [high ; 

6  Who  stretched  the  earth  above  the  sea; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

4  7  To    Him    that   made   great  lights  to 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ;         [shine; 
8  The  sun  to  rule  till  day  decline  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

5  9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night ; 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
10  Who  Egypt's,  first-born  all -did  smite; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

8    II  And  Isr'el  brought  out  from  their  land; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
12  With    outstretched    arm,     and    with 
strong  hand  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

7    13  By  whom  the  Red  Sea  parted  was  ; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
14  Who   through   its   midst   made   Isr'el 
For  His  grace  faileth  never,     [pass ; 

B   15  Pharaoh  and  host  in  Red  Sea  cast ; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 


PSALM   CXXXVI.  305 

16  His  people  led  through  desert  vast ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

O    17  To  Him  great  kings  who  overthrew  ; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
18  Yea,  famous  kings  in  battle  slew  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

10  19  Even  Sihon,  king  of  Amorites  ; 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Bashanites  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

11  21  Their  land  as  heritage  to  have  ; 

For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
22  His  servant  Isr'el  right  He  gave ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never, 

12s  23  In  our  low  state  who  on  us  thought ; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
24  And     from    our    foes    our    freedom 
wrought ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 

13  25  Who  doth  all  flesh  with  food  relieve ; 
For  mercy  hath  He  ever  ; 
26  Thanks  to  the  God  of  heaven  give  ; 
For  His  grace  faileth  never. 


Psalm  CXXXVI.    H.  M. 

TEHOVAH  praise,  He  's  kind  ; 
J      His  mercy  lasts  for  aye. 
2  Give  thanks  with  heart  and  mind 
To  God  of  gods  alway  ; 
For  certainly 

His  mercies  dure 
Most  firm  and  sure 
Eternally. 


;J06  PSALM   CXXXVI. 

2  3  The  Lord  of  lords  praise  ye, 

Whose  mercies  ever  stand. 
4  Great  wonders  only  He 

Doth  work  with  mighty  hand  ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

3  5  Praise  Him  the  heavens  who  made, 

Whose  wisdom  doth  abide. 
6  Praise  Him  who  earth  did  spread 
Above  the  waters  wide. 
For  certainly,  &c. 

4  7  Great  lights  who  made  of  old  ; 

For  His  grace  lasteth  aye  ; 
8  The  sun,  which  we  behold. 
To  rule  the  lightsome  day ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

5  9  Who  made  the  stars  so  clear, 

The  moon  to  rule  the  night, 
lo  Who  Egypt's  first-born  dear 
Did  in  just  anger  smite. 
For  certainly,  &c. 

6  II  Thence  Isr'el  out  He  brought ; 

His  mercies  ever  stand  ; 
12  With  outstretched  arm  He  wrought, 
And  with  a  mighty  hand  ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

7  13  The  sea  He  clave  in  two  ; 

For  His  grace  lasteth  still ; 
14  And  through  its  midst  to  go, 
Made  His  own  Israel ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

8  15  His  host  and  Pharoah  He 

Did  in  the  Red  Sea  cast ; 
16  His  people  thus  set  free, 

He  led  through  desert  vast. 
For  certainly,  &c. 


PSALM  cxxxvri.  307 

9  17  To  Him  greaf  kings  who  smote : 

For  His  grace  hath  no  bound  ; 
18  Who  did  to  death  devote 

Kings  famous  and  renowned  ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

10  19  Sihon,  the  Am'rites'  prince  ; 

For  His  grace  lasteth  aye  ; 
20  And  mighty  Og,  who  once 

In  Bashan's  land  had  sway ; 
For  certainly,  &c. 

11  21  Their  land  by  lot  He  gave, 

For  His  grace  lasts  alway  ; 
22  That  Isr'el  might  it  have 
In  heritage  for  aye. 
For  certainly,  &c. 

12  23  Who  thought  on  us  when  low, 

For  His  grace  still  endures  ; 
24  And  from  our  evil  foe 
Deliverance  secures. 
For  certainly,  &c. 

13  25  Who  to  all  flesh  gives  food  ; 

For  His  grace  lasteth  on  ; 
26  Give  thanks,  for  this  is  good, 
To  God  of  heaven  alone. 
For  certainly,  &c. 


Psalm  CXXXVII.     C.  M. 

BY  Babel's  streams  we  sat  and  wept, 
When  Zion  we  thought  on. 

2  In  midst  thereof  we  hung  our  harps 

The  willow  trees  upon. 

3  For  there  a  song  did  they  require. 

Who  did  us  captive  bring  ; 


308  PSALM   CXXXVII. 

Our  spoilers  called  for  mirth,  and  said, 
A  song  of  Zion  sing. 

3  4  How  shall  we  sing  Jehovah's  song 

Within  a  foreign  land  ? 
5  If  thee,  Jerus'lem,  I  forget. 

Skill  part  from  my  right  hand. 

4  6  My  tongue  to  my  mouth's  roof   let 

If  I  do  thee  forget,  [cleave 

Jerusalem,  and  thee  above 
My  chief  joy  do  not  set. 

5  7  Jehovah,  Edom's  sons  recall, 

Who  in  Jerus'lem's  day. 
Even  unto  its  foundation.  Raze, 
Yea,  raze  it  quite,  did  say. 

6  8  O  thou  unto  destruction  doomed, 

Daughter  of  Babylon  ; 
Happy  the  man  that  do'th  to  thee 
As  thou  to  us  hast  done. 

7  9  Yea,  happy,  surely  shall  he  be, 

Thy  tender  little  ones 
Who  shall  lay  hold  upon,  and  them 
Shall  dash  against  the  stones. 

Psalm  CXXXVII.     L.  M. 

1  "DY  Babel's  streams  we  sat  and  wept, 
D    For  mem'ry  still  to  Zion  clung  ; 

2  The    winds    alone    our    harp-strings 
swept. 
Which  we  upon  the  willows  hung. 

2  3  There  cruel  captors,  flushed  with  pride, 

A  song  required  to  mock  our  wrongs: 
Our  spoilers  called  for  mirth,  and  cried; 
Come,  sing  us  one  of  Zion's  songs. 


PSALM   CXXXVIII.  309 

4  O  how  can  we,  sad  exiles  yet, 

The  LORD'S  song  sing  in  foreign 
land  ? 

5  If  thee,  Jerus'Iem,  I  forget, 

Let  skill  depart  from  my  right  hand. 

6  My  mouth  and  tongue  be  parched  and 

dumb 
If  I  hold  not  Thy  mem'ry  dear, 
If  loved  Jerusalem  shall  come 
Below  chief  joys  I  cherish  here. 

7  Remember,    LORD,   'gainst    Edom's 

crowd 
Jerus'lem's  day  of  bitter  woe  ; 
For  they  with  anger  shouted  loud  : 
Remove  her  walls,  o'erthrow,  o'er- 
throw. 

8  O  Babel's  daughter,  stern  decree 

Dooms  thee  to  cruel  foes  a  prey  ; 
Yea,  glad  shall  that  avenger  be. 
Who  shall  to  thee  our  wrongs  repay. 

9  Yea,  truly  shall  that  man  be  pleased. 

And  with  triumphal  honor  crowned. 
By  whom  thy  children  shall  be  seized. 
And     dashed    to    death    upon    the 
ground. 


Psalm  CXXXVIII.    C.  M. 

THEE  will  I  praise  with  all  my  heart, 
I  will  sing  praise  to  Thee 
2  Before  the  gods  ;  and  worship  will 
Toward  Thy  sanctuary. 

I  '11  praise  Thy  Name,  even  for  Thy 
And  kindness  of  Thy  love ;     [truth, 


3IO  PSALM   CXXXIX. 

For  Thou  Thy  word  hast  magnified 
All  Thy  great  Name  above. 

3  3  Thou  didst  me  answer  in  the  day 

When  I  did  cry  to  Thee ; 
And     Thou    my    fainting   soul    with 
Didst  strengthen  inwardly,  [strength 

4  4  Jehovah,  all  the  kings  of  earth 

To  Thee  shall  thanks  accord, 
What  time  they  from  Thy  mouth  shall 
Thy  true  and  faithful  word.       [hear 

5  5  Yea,  in  Jehovah's  righteous  ways 

With  gladness  they  shall  sing ; 
For  great  Jehovah's  glory  is, 
Who  evermore  is  King. 

6  6  Jehovah  's  high,  yet  He  regards 

All  those  that  lowly  be  ; 
Whereas  the  proud  and  lofty  ones 
Afar  off  knoweth  He. 

7  7  Though  I  in  midst  of  trouble  walk, 

I  life  from  Thee  shall  have  ; 
'Gainst  my  foes'  wrath  Thou  'It  stretch 
Thy  hand  ; 
Thy  right  hand  shall  me  save. 

8  8  All  that  concerns  me  surely  will 

Jehovah  perfect  make ; 
Jehovah,  Thy  grace  lasts  ;  do  not 
Thine  own  hands'  works  forsake. 

Psalm  CXXXIX.     C.  M. 

1     Q  LORD,  Thou  hast  me  searched  and 
V/         known, 

2       Thou  know'st  my  sitting  down, 
And  rising  up  ;  yea,  all  my  thoughts 
Af^r  to  Thee  are  known. 


PSALM  CXXXIX.  31 J 

2  3  My  footsteps,  and  my  lying  down, 

Thou  compassest  always ; 
Thou  also  most  entirely  art 
Acquaint  with  all  my  ways. 

3  4  Because  before  a  single  word 

Upon  my  tongue  can  be, 
Behold,  Jehovah,  it  is  known, 
Yea,  all  are  known  to  Thee. 

4  5  Behind,  before.  Thou  hast  beset, 

And  laid  on  me  Thy  hand. 
6  Such  knowledge  is  too  strange  for  me, 
Too  high  to  understand. 

5  7  Where  from  Thy  Spirit  shall  I  go  ? 

Or  from  Thy  presence  fly  ? 
8  Ascend  I  heaven,  lo,  Thou  art  there  ; 
There,  if  in  grave  I  lie. 

6  9  Take  I  the  wings  of  morn,  and  dwell 

In  utmost  parts  of  sea, 
10  Thy  hand  shall  even  there  me  lead, 
Thy  right  hand  hold  shall  me. 

7  II  If  I  do  say  that  darkness  shall 

Me  cover  from  Thy  sight, 
Then  surely  shall  the  very  night 
About  me  be  as  light. 

8  12  Yea,  darkness  hideth  not  from  Thee, 

But  night  doth  shine  as  day  ; 
To  Thee  the  darkness  and  the  light 
Are  both  alike  alway. 

0    13  For  Thou  my  inmost  being  hast 
Possessed,  and  covered  me 
Thou  hast,  within  my  mother's  womb. 
I  will  give  praise  to  Thee. 


312  PSALM   CXXXIX. 

10  14  Yea,  Thee  I  '11  praise,  for  fearfully 

And  strangely  made  I  am  ; 
Thy  works  are   wondrous,  and   right 
My  soul  doth  know  the  same,    [well 

1 1  15  My  substance  was  not  hid  from  Thee, 

When  as  in  secret  I 
Was  made  ;  and  in  earth's  lowest  parts 
Was  wrought  most  curiously. 

12 16  My   unformed  substance   Thine   eyes 
My  days  were  every  one  [saw  ; 

In  Thy  book  written,  all  ordained 
When  of  them  there  was  none. 

13  17  How  precious  also  are  Thy  thoughts, 

0  gracious  God,  to  me  ! 

And  in  their  sum  how  passing  great 
And  numberless  they  be  ! 

14  18  If  I  should  count  them,  than  the  sand 

They  more  in  number  be  ! 
What  time  soever  I  awake, 

1  ever  am  with  Thee. 

15  19  Thou  'It  sure  the  wicked  slay,  O  God  ; 

Hence  from  me,  bloody  men, 

20  Thy  foes  against  Thee  loudly  speak, 

And  take  Thy  name  in  vain, 

16  21  Jehovah,  do  not  I  hate  those 

That  hatred  bear  to  Thee  ? 
With  those  that  up  against  Thee  risi 
Can  I  but  grieved  be  ? 

1 7  22  With  perfect  hatred  them  I  hate, 

My  foes  I  them  do  hold. 
33  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart, 
Try  me,  my  thoughts  unfold  ; 


PSALM  CXL-  313 

is  24  And  see  if  any  wicked  way 
There  be  at  all  in  me ; 
And  in  Thine  everlasting  way 
To  me  a  leader  be. 


J 


Psalm  CXLi.     CM. 

EHOVAH,  from  the  wicked  man 

Give  me  deliverance, 
And  do  Thou  safe  preserve  me  from 

The  man  of  violence  : 


2  Who  in  their  heart  things  mischievous 

Do  meditate  alway  ; 
And  they  for  war  together  are 
Assembled  every  day. 

3  For  even  like  a  serpent's  tongue 

Their  tongues  they  sharp  do  make ; 
And  underneath  their  lips  there  lies 
The  poison  of  a  snake. 

4  LORD,  keep  me  from  the  wicked's 

From  vi'lent  man  me  save  ;    [hands, 
Who  utterly  to  overthrow 
My  goings  purposed  have. 

5  The  proud  have  hid  a  snare  for  me 

And  cords  ;  for  me  a  net 
Close  by  the  wayside  they  have  spread, 
And  traps  for  me  have  set. 

6  Then  to  Jehovah  thus  I  said  : 

My  God  alone  art  Thou  ; 
Jehovah,  hear  my  voice,  when  I 
In  supplication  bow, 

7  Jehovah,  Lord,  Thou  who  the  strength 

Of  my  salvation  art, 


314 


PSALM  CXLI. 


Thou  to  my  head  in  day  of  war 
Protection  dost  impart. 

8  8  Jehovah,  to  the  wicked  man 

His  wishes  do  not  grant ; 
Nor  further  Thou  his  ill  device, 
Lest  they  themselves  should  vaunt. 

9  9  As  for  the  head  of  those  that  do 

About  encompass  me, 
Even  by  the  mischief  of  their  lips 
Let  Thou  them  covered  be. 

10  lo  Let  burning  coals  upon  them  fall, 

Them  throw  in  fiery  flame, 
And  in  deep  pits,  that  they  no  more 
May  rise  out  of  the  same. 

11  II  A  man  of  evil  tongue  shall  not 

On  earth  established  be  ; 
Mischief  shall  hunt  the  violent 
And  waste  him  utterly. 

12  12  The  LORD,   I  know,  will  judge  the 

poor. 
Maintain  the  suff'rer's  right. 
13  The  righteous  shall  extol  Thy  Name; 
The  just  dwell  in  Thy  sight. 


J 


Psalm  CXLI.     C.  M. 

EHOVAH,  I  to  Thee  do  cry. 
Do  Thou  make  haste  to  me. 

And  to  my  voice  give  Thou  an  ear, 
When  I  cry  unto  Thee. 

2     2  O  let  my  prayer  before  Thy  face 
As  fragrant  incense  rise  ; 
And  the  uplifting  of  my  hands 
As  evening  sacrifice. 


PSALM  CXLl.  315 

3  3  Set  watch,  Jehovah,  on  my  mouth  ; 

Guard  of  my  Hps  the  door. 
4.  My  heart  incline  Thou  not  unto 
The  ills  I  should  abhor, 

4  To  practise  wicked  works  with  men 

That  work  iniquity  ; 
And  of  their  dainties  let  me  not 
With  them  partaker  be. 

5  f>  Let  him  that  righteous  is  me  smite, 

It  shall  a  kindness  be  ; 
Let  him  reprove,  I  shall  it  count 
A  precious  oil  to  me  ; 

6  Such  oil  my  head  shall  not  refuse ; 

For  yet  the  time  shall  fall 
When  I,  in  their  calamities, 
Prayer  offer  for  them  shall. 

7  ■^  When  as  their  judges  down  shall  be 

In  stony  places  cast, 
Then  shall  they  hear  my  words;  for 
Shall  sweet  be  to  their  taste,      [they 

8  7  About  the  grave's  devouring  mouth 

Our  bones  are  scattered  round, 
As  wood,  which  men  do  cut  and  ci^^^ve, 
Lies  scattered  on  the  ground. 

9  8  But  unto  Thee,  Jehovah,  Lord, 

Mine  eyes  uplifted  be  ; 
My  soul  do  not  leave  destitute  ; 
My  trust  is  set  on  Thee. 

10  9  O  keep  me  safely  from  the  snares 

Which  they  for  me  prepare  ; 
And  from  the  subtle  gjns  of  those 
That  wicked  workers  are. 


3l6  fSALM   CXLli. 

1 1  lo  Let  workers  of  iniquity 

Down  in  their  own  nets  fall, 
Whilst  I  do,  by  Thy  help,  escape 
The  danger  of  them  all. 


Psalm  CXLiII.    C.  M. 

1  AA7ITH  voice  I  to  Jehovah  cry  } 

VV    With  voice  the  LORD  I  pray ; 
2  Pour  out  to  Him  my  plaint,  and  all 
My  grief  before  Him  lay. 

2  3  When  faints  my  spirit  me  within, 

Then  knowest  Thou  my  way  ; 
Where  I  did  walk  a  snare  for  me 
They  privily  did  lay. 

3  4  Look  on  the  right  hand,  and  behold 

There  's  none  to  know  me  there  ; 
All  refuge  hath  me  failed,  and  none 
Doth  for  my  soul  take  care. 

4  5  I  cried  to  Thee,  Jehovah  ;  Thou, 

I  said,  my  refuge  art ; 
And  in  the  land  of  those  that  live 
The  portion  of  my  heart. 

5  6  Because  I  am  brought  very  low, 

Do  Thou  attend  my  cry  ; 

Me  from  my  persecutors  save, 

Who  stronger  are  than  I. 

6  7  From  prison  bring  my  soul,  that  I 

Thy  Name  may  glorify  ; 
The  just  shall  compass  me,  when  Thou 
With  me  deal'st  bounteously. 


PSALM  CXLIII.  317 

Psalm  CXLIII.     C.  M. 

1       I    ORD,    hear   my   prayer,  regard   my 
L>   And  in  Thy  faithfulness  [cries  ; 

Give  Thou  an  answer  unto  me, 
And  in  Thy  righteousness. 

3     2  Thy  servant  also  bring  Thou  not 
In  judgment  to  be  tried  ; 
Because  no  living  man  can  be 
In  Thy  sight  justified. 

3  3  Because  the  foe  pursues  my  soul, 

My  life  to  earth  doth  tread  ; 
In  darkness  he  hath  made  me  dwell, 
As  those  that  are  long  dead. 

4  4  My  spirit,  then,  is  overwhelmed 

With  sore  perplexity ; 
Within  me  also  is  my  heart 
Amazed  wondrously. 

5  5  I  call  to  mind  the  days  of  old, 

I  think  upon  Thy  deeds  ; 
On  all  the  work  I  meditate 
Which  from  Thy  hand  proceeds. 

6  6  My  hands  to  Thee  I  stretch  ;  my  soul 

Thirsts  as  dry  land  for  Thee. 

7  Haste,  LORD,  to  hear,  my  spirit  fails; 

Hide  not  Thy  face  from  me  ; 

7  Lest  like  to  them  I  do  become 

That  go  down  to  the  dust. 

8  At  morn  let  me  Thy  kindness  hear  ; 

For  in  Thee  do  I  trust. 

8  Teach  me  the  way  that  I  should  walk : 

I  Uft  my  soul  to  Thee. 

9  LORD,  free  me  from  my  foes ;  I  flee 

To  Thee  to  cover  me. 


3l8  PSALM  CXLin. 

9  lo  Because  Thou  art  my  God,  to  do 

Thy  will  do  me  instruct ; 

Good  is  Thy  Spirit ;  in  a  land 

That  plain  is  me  conduct. 

10  II  Jehovah,  do  Thou  quicken  me, 

Even  for  Thine  own  Name's  sake ; 
And  do  Thou,  in  Thy  righteousness, 
My  soul  from  trouble  take. 

11  12  And  of  Thy  mercy  slay  my  foes  ; 

Let  all  destroyed  now  be 
That  do  afflict  my  soul ;  for  I 
A  servant  am  to  Thee. 


J 


Psalm  CXLIII.    6s. 

EHOVAH  hear  my  prayer, 

And  to  my  suppliant  cry 
In  faithfulness  give  ear. 

In  righteousness  reply. 

2  In  judgment  call  not  me, 

Thy  servant,  to  be  tried  ; 
No  living  man  can  be 
In  Thy  sight  justified. 

3  The  foe  my  soul  hath  sought. 

My  life  to  earth  doth  tread  ; 

To  darkness  me  hath  brought. 

As  those  that  long  are  dead. 

4  My  spirit  therefore  vexed 

O'erwhelmed  is  me  within  ; 
My  heart  in  me  perplexed 
And  desolate  hath  been. 

5  The  days  of  old  I  call 

Again  unto  my  thought, 
Thy  works  I  ponder  all. 
Works    which    Thy    hands    have 
wrought. 


PSALM  CXLIII.  319 

6  And  I  spread  forth  my  hands 

To  Thee  beseechingly  ; 

My  soul,  like  thirsty  lands, 

Is  longing  after  Thee. 

7  LORD,  let  my  prayer  prevail. 

To  answer  it  make  speed  ; 
My  spirit  quite  doth  fail ; 

Hide  not  Thy  face  in  need  ; 
Lest  I  be  like  to  those 

That  do  in  darkness  sit, 
Or  him  that  downward  goes 

Into  the  dreadful  pit. 

8  Because  I  trust  in  Thee, 

Do  Thou  cause  me  to  hear 
Thy  loving-kindness  free, 

When  morning  doth  appear ; 
Make  me  to  know  the  way 

Wherein  my  path  should  be  ; 
Because  my  soul  each  day 

I  do  lift  up  to  Thee. 

9  Jehovah,  rescue  me 

From  all  who  me  oppose ; 
I  unto  Thee  do  flee. 

To  hide  me  from  my  foes. 

10  No  God  have  I  but  Thee, 

Teach  me  to  do  Thy  will ; 
Thy  Spirit  's  good  ;  lead  me 
On  even  pathway  still. 

11  Jehovah, for  the  sake 

Of  Thy  Name  quicken  me  ; 
In  righteousness  O  take 
My  soul  from  misery. 

12  In  mercy  cut  off  those 

That  en'mies  are  to  me  ; 
Slay  of  my  soul  the  foes  ; 
I  servant  am  to  Thee. 


^  PSALM  CXLiV. 

Psalm  CXLIV.     C.  M. 


0 


LET  Jehovah  blessed  be, 
Who  is  my  rock  of  might. 
Who  doth  instruct  my  hands  to  waf, 
My  fingers  teach  to  fight ; 

2  2  My  goodness,  fortress,  my  high  tower- 

Deliverer,  and  shield. 
In  whom  I  trust  ;  who  under  me 
My  people  makes  to  yield. 

3  3  Jehovah,  what  is  man,  that  Thou 

Of  him  dost  knowledge  take  ? 

Or  son  of  man,  that  Thou  of  him 

So  great  account  dost  make  ? 

4  4  Man  is  like  vanity  ;  his  days, 

As  shadows,  pass  away. 
5  Jehovah,    bow    Thy   heavens ;    come 
down, 
Touch  hills,  and  smoke  shall  they. 

5  6  Cast  forth  Thy  lightning,  scatter  them; 

Thine  arrows  shoot,  them  rout. 

7  Thy  hand  send  from  above  ;  me  save ; 

From  great  depths  draw  me  out ; 

6  And  from  the  hand  of  children  strange, 

8  Whose  mouth  speaks  vanity  ; 
And  their  right  hand  a  right  hand  is 

That  works  deceitfully. 

7  9  O  God,  a  new  song  I  will  sing 

Assuredly  to  Thee ; 
And  on  a  ten  stringed  instrument 
To  Thee  make  melody. 

8  lo  Even  He  it  is  that  unto  kings 

Doth  His  salvation  send  ; 


PSALM  CXLV.  321 

Who  His  own  servant,  David,  doth 
From  hurtful  sword  defend. 

9  II O   free    me   from    strange    children's 

Whose  mouth  speaks  vanity  ;  [hand, 
And  their  right  hand  a  right  hand  is 
That  works  deceitfully. 

10  12  That,  as  the  plants,  our  sons  may  be 

In  youth  grown  up  that  are  ; 
Our  daughters  like  to  corner-stones. 
Carved  like  a  palace  fair  ; 

1 1 13  That  to  afford  all  kind  of  store 
Our  garners  may  be  filled  ; 
That  our  sheep  thousands,  in  our  fields, 
Ten  thousands  they  may  yield  ; 

12 14  That  strong  our  oxen  be  for  work. 
That  no  inbreaking  be, 
Nor  going  forth  ;  and  that  our  streets 
From  outcry  may  be  free  : 

13  15  Blessed  is  the  people  that  is  found 
In  such  a  case  as  this  ; 
Yea,  greatly  is  the  people  blessed, 
Whose  God  Jehovah  is. 


Psalm  CXLV.     C.  M. 

I'LL  Thee  extol,  my  God,  O  King  ; 
I  '11  bless  Thy  Name  always. 

2  Thee  will  I  bless  each  day,  and  will 

Thy  Name  for  ever  praise. 

3  Jehovah  's  great,  much  to  be  praised  ; 

His  greatness  search  exceeds. 

4  Race  unto  race  shall  praise  Thy  works, 

And  show  Thy  mighty  deeds. 


322 


PSALM   CXLV. 


3  5  Upon  the  splendor  glorious, 

O  let  me  meditate, 
Which  to  Thy  majesty  belongs, 
And  works  of  wonder  great. 

4  6  Men   of   Thine   acts    the  might  shall 

Thine  acts  that  dreadful  are;  [show. 
And  I,  Thy  glory  to  advance. 
Thy  greatness  will  declare. 

5  7  The  mem'ry  of  Thy  goodness  great 

They  largely  shall  express  ; 
With  songs  of  praise  they  shall  extol 
Thy  perfect  righteousness. 

6  8  Jehovah  very  gracious  is, 

In  Him  compassions  flow  ; 
In  mercy  He  is  plentiful. 
And  unto  anger  slow. 

7  9  The  LORD  is  good  to  all,  His  works 

All  mercy  still  express  ; 
lo  Jehovah,  Thee  all  creatures  praise, 
Thy  saints  Thee  thank  and  bless. 

8  II  Thy  kingdom's  glory  they  proclaim. 

And  tell  Thy  wondrous  might  ; 
12  To  show  men's  sons  His  deeds,  who 
In  majesty  most  bright.  [reigns 

9  13  Thy  kingdom  everlasting  is. 

Thy  reign  through  ages  all. 
14  Jehovah  all  the  prostrate  lifts, 
Upholdeth  all  that  fall. 

10  15  The  eyes  of  all  look  unto  Thee, 

Thou  giv'st  them  timely  food  ; 
16  Thine  open  hand  all  things  that  live 
Poth  satisfy  with  good. 


PSALM  CXLV.  323 

11  17  Jehovah  's  just  in  all  His  ways, 

And  kind  in  His  works  all. 
18  Jehovah  's  near  to  all  that  call, 
In  truth  that  on  Him  call. 

12  19  His  fearers'  wish  He  will  perform, 

Their  cry  hear  and  them  free  ; 
20  Jehovah  g-uards  His  friends,  but  all 
The  wicked  slay  will  He. 

13  21  My  mouth  Jehovah's  praises  shall 

Assuredly  express ; 
And  let  all  flesh  His  holy  Name 
Ever  and  ever  bless. 


Psalm  CXLV.     L.  M. 

I'LL  Thee  exalt,  my  God  and  King, 
I  will  Thy  Name  bless  o'er  and  o'er; 

2  Each  day  I  will  Thee  bless,  and  sing 

The  praise  of  Thy  Name  ever  more. 

3  Jehovah  's  great,  He  praise  exceeds, 

His  greatness  duly  search  can  none ; 

4  Race  shall  to  race  extol  Thy  deeds. 

And  tell  Thy  mighty  acts  each  one. 

5  Upon  Thy  majesty  most  bright, 

Thy  grace  and  miracles  I  '11  muse  ; 

6  Of  Thy  dread  acts  men  tell  the  might, 

Thy  storied  greatness  I  '11  diffuse. 

7  They  utter  shall  abundantly 

The  mem'ry  of  Thy  goodness  great ; 
And  shall  sing  praises  cheerfully. 
Whilst     they     Thy    righteousness 
relate. 


324  PSALM  CXLV. 

5  8  Jehovah  very  gracious  is, 

And    He   doth    great    compassion 
show ; 
Abundant  mercy,  too,  is  His, 
And  unto  anger  He  is  slow^. 

6  9  Jehovah  's  good  to  all  that  live ; 

O'er  all  His  vi^orks  His  mercy  is. 
lO  Thy  works   all   praise   to  Thee   shall 
give, 
Jehovah ;    Thee   Thy    saints    shall 
bless. 

7  II  The  glory  of  Thy  kingdom  show 

Shall  they,  and  of  Thy  power  tell, 
12  That    so    men's    sons  His  deeds  may 
know, 
His  kingdom's  glories  that  excel. 

8  13  Thy  kingdom  hath  no  end  at  all, 

It  doth  through  ages  all  remain, 
14  Jehovah  bears  up  all  that  fall, 
The  prostrate  lifteth  up  again. 

9  15  The  eyes  of  all  upon  Thee  wait ; 

In  season  Thou  their  food  dost  give. 
16  Thine  open  hand,  with  bounty  great, 
Fills  the  desire  of  all  that  live. 

10  17  Jehovah  's  just  in  His  ways  all. 

And  gracious  in  His  works  each  one, 
18  Jehovah  's  near  to  all  that  call, 

Who  call  in  truth  on  Him  alone. 

11  19  His  fearers'  wishes  He  will  grant, 

Will  hear  and  save  them  when  they 
call ; 
30  Jehovah  keeps  His  friends  from  want, 
But  will  destroy  the  wicked  all, 


PSALM  CXLVI.  325 

1221  O  let  me  therefore  my  mouth  frame 
Jehovah's  praises  to  express, 
And  let  all  flesh  His  holy  Name 
For  ever  and  for  ever  bless. 


Psalm  CXIjVI.    C.  M. 

THE  LORD  praise.   Praise  the  LORD, 
my  soul, 

2  Through  life  I  '11  praise  the  LORD, 
While  I  have  being,  to  my  God 

In  songs  I  '11  praise  accord. 

3  Trust  not  in  princes,  nor  man's  son, 

In  whom  there  is  no  stay  ; 

4  His  breath  departs,  to  's  earth  he  turns; 

That  day  his  thoughts  decay. 

5  O  happy  is  that  man,  and  blessed, 

Whom  Jacob's  God  doth  aid  ; 
Whose  hope  upon  Jehovah  rests. 
And  on  his  God  is  stayed  ; 

6  Who  made  the  earth  and  heavens  high. 

Who  made  the  swelling  deep. 
And  all  that  is  within  the  same  ; 
Who  truth  doth  ever  keep  ; 

7  Who  righteous  judgment  executes 

For  those  oppressed  that  be, 
Who  feeds  the  hungry,  'tis  the  LORD 
Who  sets  the  pris'ners  free. 

8  Jehovah  gives  the  blind  their  sight ; 

Jehovah  them  doth  raise 
That  are  bowed  down  ;  Jehovah  loves 
The  man  of  upright  ways. 


326  PSALM    CXLVII. 

7  9  Jehovah  strangers  doth  preserve  ; 

Orphan  and  widow  He 
Sustains  ;  by  Him  the  wicked's  way 
Turned  upside  down  shall  be. 

8  ID  Jehovah  reigns  for  evermore ; 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  He 
Reigns  unto  generations  all. 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye. 


0 


Psalm  CXIiVII.    C.  M. 

PRAISE  the  LORD  ;  for  it  is  good 
Praise  to  our  God  to  sing ; 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  to  praise 
Is  a  becoming  thing. 

2  Jehovah  builds  Jerusalem, 

And  He  it  is  alone 
That  the  dispersed  of  Israel 
Doth  gather  into  one. 

3  Those  that  are  broken  in  their  heart 

And  grieved  in  their  minds 
He  healeth,  and  their  painful  wounds 
He  tenderly  up  binds. 

4  He  counts  the  number  of  the  stars ; 

He  names  them  every  one. 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  power; 

His  wisdom  search  can  none. 

6  Jehovah  lifts  the  meek,  and  casts 

The  wicked  to  the  ground. 

7  With  thanks  Jehovah  praise  ;  on  harp 

Let  our  God's  praise  resound. 

8  Who  covereth  the  heaven  with  clouds, 

Who  for  the  earth  below 
Prepareth  rain,  who  maketh  grass 
Upon  the  mountains  grow. 


PSALM  CXLVII,  327 

7  9  He  gives  the  beast  its  food,  He  feeds 

The  ravens  young  that  cry. 
10  His  pleasure  not  in  horse's  strength, 
Nor  in  man's  legs  doth  lie. 

8  II  But  in  all  those  that  do  fear  Him 

The  LORD  doth  pleasure  take  ; 
In  those  that  to  His  mercy  do 
In  hope  themselves  betake. 

9  12  Jehovah  praise,  Jerusalem  ; 

Zion,  Thy  God  confess  ; 
13  For  Thy  gates'  bars  He  maketh  strong,' 
Thy  sons  in  thee  doth  bless. 

10  14  He  in  thy  borders  maketh  peace  ; 

With  fine  wheat  filleth  thee. 
15  He  sends  forth  His  command  on  earth, 
His  word  runs  speedily. 

11 16  Hoar-frost,  like  ashes,  scatters  He; 
Like  wool  He  snow  doth  give  ; 
17  Like  morsels  casteth  forth  His  ice  ; 
Who  in  His  cold  can  live  ? 

12  18  He  sendeth  forth  His  mighty  word. 

And  melteth  them  again  ; 
His  wind  He  makes  to  blow,  and  then 
The  waters  flow  amain, 

13  19  The  doctrine  of  His  holy  word 

To  Jacob  He  doth  show  ; 
His  statutes  and  His  judgments  He 
Gives  Israel  to  know. 

14  20  With  none  of  all  the  nations  round 

So  kindly  dealt  hath  He  ; 
For   they    His    judgments    have    not 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye.  [known. 


328  PSALM   CXLVIII. 

Psalm  CXLVIII.    C.  M. 

1  rv  PRAISE  the  LORD  ;  Jehovah  praise 
\J     From  heavens  ;  Him  glorify 

2  In  heights;  praise  Him,  His  angels  all; 
His  hosts  all,  praise  Him  ye. 

2  3  O  praise  ye  Him,  both  sun  and  moon, 

Praise  Him,  all  stars  of  light. 
4  Ye   heavens   of   heavens   Him  praise, 
and  floods 
Above  the  heavens'  height. 

3  5  O  let  them  all  due  praise  unto 

Jehovah's  name  accord  ; 
For  He  commanded,  and  they  were 
Created  by  His  word. 

4-     6  He  also,  for  all  times  to  come, 
Hath  them  established  sure  ; 
He  hath  appointed  them  a  law, 
Which  ever  shall  endure. 

5  7  Praise  ye  Jehovah  from  the  earth, 

Dragons,  and  every  deep  ; 
8  Fire,  hail,  snow,  vapor,  stormy  wind, 
His  word  that  fully  keep. 

6  9  All  hills  and  mountains,  fruitful  trees. 

And  all  ye  cedars  high  ; 
ID  Beasts,  and  all  cattle,  creeping  things, 
And  all  ye  birds  that  fly  ; 

•?    II  Kings  of  the  earth,  all  nations,  too. 
Earth's  princes,  judges  all ; 
>^  Young  men,  and  maidens  everywhere, 
Old  men  and  children  small. 


PSALM  CXLVIII,  329 

8  13  O  let  them  praise  Jehovah's  Name  ; 

His  Name  alone  on  high 

Exalted  is  ;  His  glory  shines 

Above  the  earth  and  sky. 

9  14  His  people's  horn,  the  praise  of  all 

His  saints  He  high  doth  raise  ; 
Of  Isr'el's  sons,  a  people  near 
To  Him.     Jehovah  praise. 


Psalm  CXLVIII.     H.  M. 

I^HE  LORD  of  heaven  confess, 
On  high  His  glory  raise. 

2  Him  let  all  angels  bless, 

Him  all  His  armies  praise. 

3  Him  glorify 

Both  moon  and  sun. 
And  stars  each  one 
That  lights  the  sky. 

4  Ye  heavens  His  povi^er  proclaim. 

And  floods  that  heaven  o'erspread, 

5  They  praise  Jehovah's  Name, 

Who  spake  and  they  were  made. 

6  And  in  their  place 

Firm  fixed  they  be 
By  His  decree, 
Which  cannot  pass. 

7  From  earth  extol  the  LORD, 

Ye  dragons,  depths  below  ; 

8  Storm-wind  that  keeps  His  word, 

Fire,  hail,  the  clouds,  and  snow. 

9  Hills,  mountains  high, 

The  cedars  tall, 
Trees  great  and  small 
That  fruit  supply. 


330  PSALM  CXLVIII. 

4  lo  Wild  beasts,  and  cattle  tame, 

Things  creeping,  fowls  that  fly, 

11  All  peoples,  kings  of  fame, 

Earth's  judges,  princes  high. 

Young  men  and  maids, 

Both  old  and  young, 

12  Let  now  be  sung 
One  Name's  great  deeds. 

5  13  The  LORD'S  great  Name  be  praised, 

Extolled  'bove  earth  and  sky  ; 
14  His  people's  horn  He  raised. 
His  saints  did  magnify. 
Even  those  that  be 
Of  Isr'el's  race 
Near  to  His  grace, 
The  LORD  praise  ye. 

Psalm  CXLVIII.    7s 

1  IT  ALLELUJAH  !  Praise  the  LORD  ! 
n  From  the  heavens,  with  one  accord, 

Praise  be  to  Jehovah  given  ; 

Praise  Him  in  the  heights  of  heaven. 

2  2  Praise  Him,  all  His  angel  choir. 

Praise  Him,  ye.  His  hosts  of  fire  ; 
3  Praise  Him,  sun  and  moon  so  bright, 
Praise  Him,  all  ye  stars  of  light. 

3  4  Praise  Him,  heaven  of  heavens  so  high, 

Praise  Him,  floods  above  the  sky  ; 
5  In  the  LORD'S  Name  all  be  glad, 
For  He  spake,  and  they  were  made, 

4  6  Them  for  ever  'stablished  He 

By  unchangeable  decree ; 
7  From    the   earth,   praise,    praise    the 
LORD, 
Dragons,  deeps,  with  one  accord. 


PSALM    CXLIX.  331 

5  8  Hail  and  lightning,  snow  and  mists, 

Storm-winds  doing  His  behests, 
9  Hills  and  mighty  mountains  all, 
Fruitful  trees  and  cedars  tall. 

6  10  Praise  Him,  all  ye  birds  of  wing. 

Beast  and  herd  and  creeping  thing, 
II  Peoples  on  this  earthly  ball, 
Kings  and  princes,  judges  all. 

7  12  Youths  and  maidens,  old  and  young, 
13  Praise  Jehovah's  Name  in  song  ; 

For  His  Name  alone  is  high, 
Glory  His  fills  earth  and  sky. 

8  14  He  His  people's  horn  doth  raise. 

Of  His  holy  ones  the  praise  ; 
Sons  of  Isr'el,  people  nigh. 
Praise  the  LORD  eternally. 

Psalin  CXLIX.     C.  M. 

1  PRAISE   ye   the   LORD  ;  Sing  to  the 
r         LORD 

A  new  song  ;  and  His  praise 
In  the  assembly  of  His  saints 
In  sweet  psalms  do  ye  raise. 

2  2  Let  Isr'el  in  his  Maker  joy, 

And  to  Him  praises  sing  ; 
Let  all  that  Zion's  children  are 
Be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  3  O  let  them  unto  His  great  Name 

Give  praises  in  the  dance  ; 
Let  them  with  timbrel  and  with  harp 
In  songs  His  praise  advance. 

4  4  For  in  His  people,  whom  He  chose, 

Jehovah  pleasure  takes ; 


332  PSALM   CL. 

And  with  salvation  all  the  meek 
Most  beautiful  He  makes, 

5  5  In  glory  let  the  saints  exult, 

On  beds  sing  loud  for  joy  ; 
6  God's   praises   in   their   mouth,   their 
A  two-edged  sword  employ,    [hands 

6  7  'Mong  nations  vengeance  to  inflict, 

'Mong  peoples  punish  wrong  ; 
8  To  bind  their  kings  with  chains,  their 
With  iron  fetters  strong.  [chiefs 

7  9  On  them  the  judgment  to  perform 

Found  written  in  His  word  ; 
This  honor  is  to  all  His  saints. 
O  do  ye  praise  the  LORD. 


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Psalm  CL.    C.  M. 

PRAISE  the  LORD.    God's  praise 
His  sanctuary  raise  ;  [within 

And  to  Him  in  the  firmament 
Of  His  power  give  ye  praise. 

2  Because  of  all  His  mighty  acts, 

With  praise  Him  magnify  ; 
O  praise  Him,  as  He  doth  excel 
In  glorious  majesty. 

3  Praise  Him  with  trumpet's  sound;  His 

With  harp  and  lyre  advance;  [praise 

4  With   timbrel,    pipe,   stringed   instru- 

Him  praise  ye  in  the  dance,  [ments, 

5  Praise  Him   on   cymbals   loud ;    Him 

On  cymbals  sounding  high,     [praise 

6  Let   each   thing  breathing  praise  the 

LORD. 
Praise  to  the  LORD  give  ye, 


